ECS HDC-I - Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard; Introduction; Feature; Specifications

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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 Memory Modules...............................................10
Expansion Slots..................................................................11
Connecting Optional Devices.............................................13
Installing a SATA Hard Drive..............................16
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................17
Connecting Case Components.....................................................18
Front Panel Header..............................................................20
Chapter 3 21
Using BIOS 21
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 21
The Standard Configuration..............................................21
Entering the Setup Utility....................................................21
Resetting the Default CMOS Values....................................22
Using BIOS......................................................................................22
BIOS Navigation Keys.......................................................23
Main Menu........................................................................23
Advanced Menu..................................................................24
Chipset Menu......................................................................33
Frequency/Voltage Control Menu........................................35