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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ...................................................................................I
Static Electricity Precautions ............................................................ III
Pre-Installation Inspection ................................................................ III
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ 1
Key Features ........................................................................................ 2
Package Contents ................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation ..................................... 7
Motherboard Components ................................................................... 8
I/O Ports ............................................................................................... 9
Installing Memory Modules ............................................................... 10
Jumper Settings .................................................................................. 12
Install the Motherboard..................................................................... 13
Connecting Optional Devices ............................................................ 14
Install Other Devices ..........................................................................17
Expansion Slots.................................................................................. 19
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility............................................... 21
Introduction ....................................................................................... 21
Running the Setup Utility ........................... …………………………...22
Standard CMOS Setup Page .............................................................23
Advanced Setup Page ........................................................................24
Power Management Setup Page ........................................................27
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page..........................................................29
Load Optimal Settings ....................................................................... 30
Load Best Performance Settings ........................................................30
Features Setup Page ..........................................................................30
CPU PnP Setup Page ......................................................................... 32
Hardware Monitor Page ....................................................................33
Change Password ..............................................................................34
Exit ..................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 4: Software & Applications ..................................... 35
Introduction ....................................................................................... 35
Installing Support Software............................................................... 36
Bundled Software Installation ........................................................... 38