User`s manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................ 5
Features and Specifications .................................................. 6
Package Checklist .............................................................. 8
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ............................................... 9
Preparing the Area.............................................................. 9
Handling the System Board .................................................. 9
Installing the System Board .................................................10
Board Layout ....................................................................12
System Memory ................................................................14
Cache Memory .................................................................16
Jumper Settings for CMOS Clear ..........................................17
CPU Installation ................................................................17
Jumper Settings for Intel
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Processors.................................. 19
Jumper Settings for Cyrix
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/IBM
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6x86™ &
6x86L Processors ...................................................20
Jumper Settings for AMD-K5 Processors ...........................21
Installing Upgrade CPUs ................................................22
Installing A Fan/Heatsink for Cyrix
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CPUs .........................24
Built-in Ports.....................................................................26
Serial Ports.................................................................26
PS/2 Mouse Port..........................................................26
Parallel Port ................................................................27
Floppy Disk Drive Controller ...........................................27
IDE Hard Disk Interface .................................................28
Installing Expansion Cards...................................................30
Chapter 3: Software Installation ...............................................31
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility ...........................................31
Standard CMOS Setup ..................................................32
BIOS Features Setup ....................................................36
Chipset Features Setup .................................................40
Power Management Setup .............................................41
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup..........................................43
Load Fail-Safe Settings..................................................45
Load Optimal Settings ...................................................46
Integrated Peripherals ...................................................46