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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Checklist.......................................................................................... 1
Standard Items .....................................................................................1
Features.......................................................................................... 2
Mainboard Components.................................................................. 4
Choosing a Computer Case............................................................ 6
CHAPTER 2 7
Installing the Mainboard 7
Safety Precautions.......................................................................... 7
Quick Guide .................................................................................... 8
Checking Jumper Settings.............................................................. 9
Setting Jumpers....................................................................................9
Checking Jumper Settings..................................................................10
Jumper Settings.................................................................................. 11
Installing the Mainboard in a Case................................................ 13
Connecting Case Components..................................................... 14
The Panel Connector..........................................................................15
Installing Hardware ....................................................................... 16
Installing the Processor......................................................................16
Installing Memory Modules...............................................................19
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM.............................................21
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive.....................................................24
Installing Add-on Cards.....................................................................25
Connecting Optional Devices ............................................................27
Connecting I/O Devices ................................................................ 30
External Connector Color Coding......................................................31
CHAPTER 3 33
Using BIOS 33
About the Setup Utility .................................................................. 33
The Standard Configuration...............................................................34
Entering the Setup Utility ..................................................................35
Updating the BIOS.............................................................................36
Using BIOS ................................................................................... 37
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