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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction.................................................................................................1
Checklist.....................................................................................................1
Standard Items................................................................................................. 1
Features .....................................................................................................1
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................4
Mainboard Components .............................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 7
Installing the Mainboard 7
Mainboard Installation.................................................................................7
Installing the Processor ..............................................................................8
Installing Memory Modules.........................................................................9
Checking Jumper Settings........................................................................11
Connecting Case Components.................................................................13
The Panel Connectors.................................................................................... 14
Floppy Diskette Drive Installation................................................................. 15
IDE Devices .................................................................................................. 15
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 16
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 17
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................................19
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 20
CHAPTER 3 21
Using BIOS 21
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................21
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 21
Entering the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 22
Using BIOS...............................................................................................22
Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 23
Advanced Setup Page.................................................................................... 24
Power Management Setup Page .................................................................... 26
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page..................................................................... 27
Load Optimal Settings................................................................................... 28
Load Best Performance Settings.................................................................... 28
Features Setup Page....................................................................................... 28
CPU PnP Setup Page..................................................................................... 30
Hardware Monitor Page................................................................................. 30
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