ECS GF7100PVT-M3 - Table of Contents

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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Features.............................................................................................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.................................................................14
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...........................................................25
Chapter 3
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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