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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Features...................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components...................................................................4
Chapter 2
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Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions...............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case...............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case.................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings....................................................................8
Setting Jumpers...............................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................9
Jumper Settings...............................................................................9
Connecting Case Components..........................................................10
Front Panel Header.................................................................12
Installing Hardware..........................................................................13
Installing the Processor.................................................................13
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..........19
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................21
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................23
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................26
Chapter 3
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Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility....................................................................27
The Standard Configuration..........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................27
Updating the BIOS.........................................................................29
Using BIOS.......................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................30
Advanced Setup.............................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................34