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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction.................................................................................................1
Checklist.....................................................................................................1
Standard Items................................................................................................. 1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................4
Motherboard Components..........................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 7
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions......................................................................................7
Quick Guide................................................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case ..........................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................8
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 8
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 9
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 9
Connecting Case Components....................................................................... 10
Front Panel Connector................................................................................... 12
Installing Hardware...................................................................................13
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 13
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 16
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 17
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 19
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 20
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 22
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................................26
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 27
CHAPTER 3 28
Using BIOS 28
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................28
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 28
Entering the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 29
Updating the BIOS........................................................................................ 29
Using BIOS...............................................................................................30
Standard CMOS Feature................................................................................ 31
Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 33
Advanced Chipset Features........................................................................... 35
Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 39
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