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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature...............................................................................................2
Specification......................................................................................4
Motherboard Components.............................................................5
Chapter 2
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Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case.............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8
Setting Jumpers...................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9
Jumper Settings...................................................................9
Installing Hardware........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.....................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...............................................12
Expansion Slots.................................................................17
Connecting Optional Devices............................................19
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..23
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................24
Connecting Case Components.....................................................25
Front Panel Header...........................................................28
Chapter 3
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Using BIOS 29
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 29
The Standard Configuration..............................................29
Entering the Setup Utility....................................................29
Resetting the Default CMOS Values...................................30