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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....................................................................... 3
Mainboard Components ............................................................................ 4
CHAPTER 2 5
Installing the Mainboard 5
Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 5
Quick Guide............................................................................................... 5
Installing the Mainboard in a Case............................................................. 6
Checking Jumper Settings......................................................................... 6
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 6
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 7
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 7
Connecting Case Components.................................................................. 9
The Panel Connectors.................................................................................... 10
Installing Hardware.................................................................................. 12
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 12
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 16
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 18
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 18
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 20
Connecting I/O Devices........................................................................... 22
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
Using BIOS.............................................................................................. 26
Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 26
Advanced Setup Page.................................................................................... 27
Power Management Setup Page .................................................................... 29
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page....................................................................... 31
Load Optimal Settings................................................................................... 32
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