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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction................................................................................................ 1
Checklist.................................................................................................... 1
Standard Items................................................................................................. 1
Features .................................................................................................... 2
Choosing a Computer Case....................................................................... 3
Mainboard Components ............................................................................ 4
CHAPTER 2 6
Installing the Mainboard 6
Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 6
Quick Guide............................................................................................... 6
Installing the Mainboard in a Case............................................................. 7
Checking Jumper Settings......................................................................... 7
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 7
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 8
Connecting Case Components.................................................................. 9
Front Panel Connector....................................................................................11
Installing Hardware.................................................................................. 12
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 12
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 14
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 15
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 17
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 18
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 19
Connecting I/O Devices........................................................................... 22
CHAPTER 3 24
Using BIOS 24
About the Setup Utility ............................................................................. 24
The Standard Configuration........................................................................... 24
Running the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 25
Using BIOS.............................................................................................. 25
Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 26
Advanced Setup Page.................................................................................... 27
Power Management Setup Page .................................................................... 29
PCI / Plug and Play Setup.............................................................................. 30
Load Optimal Settings................................................................................... 31
Load Best Performance Settings.................................................................... 31
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