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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
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Preface i
Chapter 1
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Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature ..............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................4
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
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Connecting Optional Devices..................................................16
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive......19
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...........................................20
Connecting I/O Devices...............................................................21
Connecting Case Components.......................................................22
Front Panel Header...................................................................24