User`s guide

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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark............................................................................................................i
Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................................... i
Pre-Installation Inspection............................................................................................. 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 .......................................................................................... 9
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................ 11
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 1 2
Connecting Optional Devices .....................................................................................13
Install Other Devices ....................................................................................................15
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 19
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 19
Running the Setup Utility ...................................................…………………………...19
Standard CMOS Setup Page....................................................................................... 2 0
Advanced Setup Page ..................................................................................................21
Features Setup Page ....................................................................................................23
Power Management Setup .......................................................................................... 24
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page ..................................................................................25
BIOS Security Features Setup Page...........................................................................26
CPU PnP Setup Page ..................................................................................................27
Hardware Monitor Page ..............................................................................................28
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................ 29
Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................29
Discard Changes and Exit ...........................................................................................29
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 31
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 31
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................31
Bundled Software Installation .................................................................................... 33
AMI/AWARD Flash Utility ...........................................................................................33
WinFlash Utility .............................................................................................................33