User`s guide

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Motherboard User’s Guide
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 ................................................................................................. 8
Installing Memory Modules ........................................................................................10
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................ 12
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 1 3
Connecting Optional Devices .....................................................................................14
Install Other Devices ....................................................................................................17
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................ 18
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 20
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 20
Running the Setup Utility ............................................................................................20
Main Setup Page ..........................................................................................................21
Advanced Setup Page ..................................................................................................24
Chipset Setup Page ...................................................................................................... 3 2
Tweak Setup Page.........................................................................................................39
Boot Setup Page ........................................................................................................... 45
Securtiy Setup Page .....................................................................................................46
Save & Exit Setup Page ..............................................................................................47
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 48
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 48
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................48
Bundled Software Installation .................................................................................... 50
Table of Contents
Chapter 5: Trouble Shooting ........................................................................... 51
Start up problems during assembly.....................................................................51
Start up problems after prolong use....................................................................52
Maintenance and care tips...................................................................................52
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.........................................................................53