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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction ...............................................................................1
Checklist...................................................................................1
Standard Items ................................................................................................1
Features ...................................................................................2
Mainboard Components.............................................................4
Choosing a Computer Case.......................................................6
CHAPTER 2 7
Installing the Mainboard 7
Safety Precautions.....................................................................7
Quick Guide ..............................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................9
Setting Jumpers ..............................................................................................9
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................10
Jumper Settings............................................................................................11
Installing the Mainboard in a Case............................................ 13
Connecting Case Components ................................................. 14
The Panel and LPanel Connectors............................................................15
Installing Hardware .................................................................. 16
Installing the Processor...............................................................................16
Install Memory Modules.............................................................................19
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ...................................................21
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive............................................................24
Installing Add-on Cards..............................................................................25
Connecting Optional Devices ....................................................................27
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................ 32
External Connector Color Coding.............................................................33
CHAPTER 3 34
Using BIOS 34
About the Setup Utility.............................................................. 34
The Standard Configuration.......................................................................35
Entering the Setup Utility...........................................................................36
Updating the BIOS.......................................................................................37
Using BIOS ............................................................................. 38