Computer Hardware User Manual

1: Introduction
User’s Manual
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1: Introduction
This is the User’s Manual is for the both the mP4G and
mP4GL motherboards. Anything in this manual that only
applies to one board is clearly noted. Please read this
chapter before you use your motherboard and identify
which parts of the manual you will need to refer to. Please
pay particular attention to the Critical Topics section.
Manual Structure
This manual has seven chapters covering the following
topics:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Explains the manual structure and conventions and indi-
cates the most important topics in the manual. In addi-
tion, there is a list of what you should find in the
motherboard package and some pointers on things to do
before you configure or install the board.
Chapter 2: Key Features & Components
Details the motherboard’s hardware features and impor-
tant components and indicates their locations. Describes
the support software that comes with the board on the
Power Installer support CD-ROM disc.
Chapter 3: Motherboard Configuration
Lists the motherboard’s default configuration and con-
figuration options.
Chapter 4: Installing The Motherboard
Has information on how to prepare and install the
motherboard. Includes installing a CPU and system
memory and housing installation considerations.
What’s In This Chapter:
Introduction
Manual Structure
Manual Features
Critical Topics
Packing List
Pre-Use Checklist