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T
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A
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B
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L
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C
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N
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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 .......................................................................4
Mainboard Components .............................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 7
Installing the Mainboard 7
Safety Precautions......................................................................................7
Quick Guide................................................................................................7
Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................8
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 8
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 9
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 9
Connecting Case Components.................................................................10
The SW1 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................................................................................. 17
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 19
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................................21
CHAPTER 3 23
Using BIOS 23
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................23
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 23
Running the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 24
Using BIOS...............................................................................................24
Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 25
Advanced Setup Page.................................................................................... 26
Power Management Setup Page .................................................................... 28
PCI / Plug and Play Setup.............................................................................. 29
Load Optimal Settings................................................................................... 30
Load Best Performance Settings.................................................................... 30
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