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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ................................................................................... i
Static Electricity Precautions ............................................................ iii
Pre-Installation Inspection ................................................................ iii
Features and Checklist Translation .................................................... v
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ 1
Key Features ........................................................................................ 2
Package Contents ................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation ..................................... 6
Motherboard Components ................................................................... 7
I/O Ports ............................................................................................... 8
Installing the Processor ....................................................................... 9
Installing Memory Modules ............................................................... 10
Jumper Settings .................................................................................. 12
Install the Motherboard.....................................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices ............................................................14
Install Other Devices ..........................................................................17
Expansion Slots.................................................................................. 20
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility............................................... 29
Running the Setup Utility ..................................................................30
Standard CMOS Setup Page .............................................................31
Advanced Setup Page ........................................................................32
Features Setup Page ..........................................................................33
Power Management Setup Page ........................................................35
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page.......................................................... 37
Load Optimal Settings ....................................................................... 38
Load Best Performance Settings ........................................................38
Features Setup Page ..........................................................................39
CPU PnP Setup Page ......................................................................... 41
Hardware Monitor Page ....................................................................42
Change Password and Exit................................................................ 43
Chapter 4: Software & Applications ..................................... 44
Installing Support Software...............................................................45
Bundled Software Installation ........................................................... 47
Hyper- Threading CPU ...................................................................... 48
Dual Monitor................................................................................................23