User`s manual

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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction.................................................................................................1
Checklist .....................................................................................................1
Standard Items................................................................................................. 1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................3
Mainboard Components .............................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 6
Installing the Mainboard 6
Safety Precautions......................................................................................6
Quick Guide................................................................................................6
Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................7
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 7
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 8
Connecting Case Components.................................................................10
The Panel Connectors.................................................................................... 10
Installing Hardware ...................................................................................11
Installing the Processor...................................................................................11
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 13
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 14
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 15
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 16
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 17
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................................21
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 22
CHAPTER 3 23
Using BIOS 23
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................23
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 23
Entering the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 24
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................ 24
Using BIOS...............................................................................................25
Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 26
Advanced BIOS Setup Option....................................................................... 28
Advanced Chipset Features Option ............................................................... 30
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