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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 Panel1 Connector ................................................................................... 12
Installing Hardware.................................................................................. 13
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 13
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 16
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 18
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 19
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 21
Connecting I/O Devices........................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 3 25
Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility............................................................................. 25
The Standard Configuration........................................................................... 25
Running the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 26
Using BIOS.............................................................................................. 26
Standard CMOS Setup Page.......................................................................... 27
Advanced Setup Page.................................................................................... 28
Power Management Setup Page .................................................................... 30
PCI / Plug and Play Setup.............................................................................. 31
Load Optimal Settings................................................................................... 32
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