User`s manual

v Table of Contents v

Introduction ........................................................................................1

Features and Specifications .............................................................2

Package Checklist ............................................................................4

Installation Overview .........................................................................5

Preparing the Area ...........................................................................5

Handling the System Board .............................................................6

Tips in Handling the System Board............................................6

Hardware Installation ......................................................................7

Locations of Jumpers and Connectors........................................8

Memory Installation ...................................................................9

Installing the Modules .........................................................10

Board Configuration .................................................................11

Jumper Settings ................................................................... 11

Cache Configuration.................................................................15

CPU Installation .......................................................................16

Installation Procedure..........................................................17

Clearance Requirements......................................................19

Fan Exhaust .........................................................................19

Built-in Ports ............................................................................20

Serial Ports ..........................................................................20

PS/2 Mouse Port..................................................................21

Parallel Port .........................................................................21

Floppy Disk Drive Controller .............................................21

Connecting the Floppy and Hard Disk Cable ...........................22

Connecting the Floppy Disk ................................................22

Connecting the IDE Hard Disk Interface ............................23

Adding a Second IDE Hard Drive .......................................24

Preparing an IDE Drive for Use ..........................................24

Installing Expansion Cards............................................................25

Software Driver Installation ............................................................25