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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark............................................................................................................i
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Key Features.................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5
Motherboard Components ............................................................................................ 6
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Processor ................................................................................................. 7
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................10
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 1 0
Connecting Optional Devices .....................................................................................12
Install Other Devices ....................................................................................................14
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................16
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 18
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 18
Running the Setup Utility ................................................... …………………………...18
Standard CMOS Setup Page....................................................................................... 1 9
Advanced Setup Page .................................................................................................. 20
Features Setup Page ....................................................................................................22
Power Management Setup Page ................................................................................23
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page ..................................................................................24
BIOS Security Features Setup Page...........................................................................25
CPU PnP Setup Page .................................................................................................. 26
Hardware Monitor Page ..............................................................................................27
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................27
Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................27
Discard Changes and Exit ...........................................................................................2 7
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 28
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 28
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................28
Bundled Software Installation ....................................................................................30