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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature...............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................4
Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 27
The Standard Configuration....................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility.........................................................27
Using BIOS.....................................................................................28
Standard CMOS Setup............................................................29
Advanced Setup.......................................................................31
Advanced Chipset Setup..........................................................33
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......................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices..................................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive.....20
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................22
Connecting Case Components.....................................................23
Front Panel Header.................................................................25