User`s manual

FR550
1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The FR550 mainboard integrates the Pentium microprocessor, memory, and I/O technologies
and is designed to fit into a standard ATX form factor chassis. The design supports Pentium
processors, Pentium processors with MMX technology, Cyrix 6X86/6X86L/M2 Processors,
and AMD K5/K6 Processors. Page 2-2 illustrates the mechanical form factor for the FR550
mainboard.
The ATX was developed as an evolution of the Baby-AT form-factor and was defined to
address four major areas of improvement: enhanced ease-of-use, better support for current and
future I/O, better support for current and future processor technology, and reduced total
system cost. The processor is relocated away from the expansion slots, allowing them all to
hold full length add-in cards. The longer side of the board is used to host more on-board I/O.
Finally, by using a power supply that is specially optimized for ATX, it is possible to reduce
cooling costs and lower acoustical noise. An ATX power supply, which has a side venting,
allows direct cooling of the processor and add-in cards, making a secondary fan or active
heatsink unnecessary in most system applications.
1.2 How to use this Manual
This manual provides information necessary to install and operate the FR550 mainboard and
is organized into four chapters. The purpose of this manual is to explain the installation
procedures and operations of the mainboard as specified below.
1. Introduction Manual information and checklist
2. Key Features An overview specification of this mainboard
3. Installation Instructions on how to setup the mainboard
4. BIOS setup BIOS software setup information