User`s guide

Table of Contents
Trademarks........................................................................................ I
Chapter 1 ................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ........................................................................................... 1
Key Features..................................................................................... 2
Package Contents.............................................................................. 4
Static Electricity Precautions............................................................ 5
Pre-Installation Inspection................................................................ 5
Chapter 2 ................................................................................................... 6
Mainboard Installation .......................................................................... 6
Mainboard Components ................................................................... 7
Install A CPU ................................................................................... 8
Install Memory ................................................................................. 9
Setting Jumper Switches................................................................. 10
Install the Mainboard...................................................................... 12
Install the Extension Brackets ........................................................ 13
Optional Extension Brackets .......................................................... 16
Install Other Devices ...................................................................... 18
Expansion Slots .............................................................................. 20
Chapter 3 ................................................................................................. 22
BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 22
Introduction .................................................................................... 22
Running the Setup Utility............................................................... 23
Standard CMOS Setup Page........................................................... 24
Advanced Setup Page..................................................................... 25
Power Management Setup Page ..................................................... 27
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page...................................................... 29
Load Optimal Settings.................................................................... 30
Load Best Performance Settings..................................................... 30
Features Setup Page........................................................................ 31
CPU PnP Setup Page...................................................................... 33
Hardware Monitor Page.................................................................. 34
Change Password............................................................................ 35
Exit ................................................................................................. 35
Chapter 4 ................................................................................................. 36
Software & Applications..................................................................... 36
About the Software CD-ROM........................................................ 36
Audio Drivers and Software Installation ........................................ 37
INF Drivers..................................................................................... 37
VGA Drivers .................................................................................. 38
Utility Software Reference ............................................................. 38
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