Contents
Chapter 1: Motherboard Overview 4
Introduction 4
Feature Summary 5
System Board Components 15
Back Panel Connectors 16
Chapter 2: System Board Options 17
Before You Begin/ Steps to Prevent Static Discharge 18
Overview of Jumper Settings 18
System Board Jumper Settings 19
Motherboard Connectors 20
Upgrading the CPU 27
Installing & Removing Memory Modules 31
Replacing the Clock/CMOS RAM Battery 34
Chapter 3: Solving Problems 35
Resetting the System 35
Troubleshooting Procedures 36
Problems & Suggestions 37
Chapter 4: System BIOS 39
What is the BIOS? 39
The Power-On Sequence 39
Managing and updating BIOS 40
BIOS Setup Program 43
BIOS settings for Windows 7 and Windows 8 O/S 78
IntelĀ® Active Management Technology (AMT) 82
Chapter 5: Suggestions 85