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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Feature............................................................................................2
Specifications................................................................................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..................................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices.............................................15
Installing a SATA Hard Drive..............................18
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................19
Connecting Case Components.....................................................20
Front Panel Header..............................................................23
Chapter 3 25
Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 25
The Standard Configuration..............................................25
Entering the Setup Utility....................................................25
Resetting the Default CMOS Values....................................26
Using BIOS......................................................................................26
BIOS Navigation Keys.......................................................27
Main Menu........................................................................27
Advanced Menu..................................................................28
Chipset Menu.......................................................................39
M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu)............................42