ECS N2U400-A - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

xix
T
T
A
A
B
B
L
L
E
E
O
O
F
F
C
C
O
O
N
N
T
T
E
E
N
N
T
T
S
S
Preface i
Features Translations iii
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction.................................................................................................1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components ..........................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 6
Installing the Motherboard 6
Safety Precautions......................................................................................6
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................6
Quick Guide................................................................................................6
Installing the Motherboard in a Case ..........................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................7
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 7
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 8
Connecting Case Components...................................................................9
Front Panel Connector....................................................................................11
Installing Hardware...................................................................................12
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 12
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 17
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 18
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 19
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 20
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................................23
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 23
CHAPTER 3 24
Using BIOS 24
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................24
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 24
Entering the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 25
Updating the BIOS........................................................................................ 25
Using BIOS...............................................................................................26
Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 27
Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 29
Advanced Chipset Features........................................................................... 31
Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 33