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Preface
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Chapter 1
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Introducing the Motherboard
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Introduction................................................................................................1
Features.......................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.......................................................................4
Chapter 2
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Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions......................................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case.......................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case......................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................................8
Setting Jumpers..............................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings..............................................................9
Jumper Settings..............................................................................9
Connecting Case Components...............................................................10
Front Panel Header......................................................................11
Installing Hardware...................................................................................12
Installing the Processor...............................................................12
Installing Memory Modules.........................................................14
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................15
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...............................................16
Installing Add-on Cards..............................................................16
Connecting Optional Devices......................................................18
Connecting I/O Devices..........................................................................20
Chapter 3
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Using BIOS
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About the Setup Utility............................................................................21
The Standard Configuration........................................................21
Entering the Setup Utility..............................................................21
Updating the BIOS.......................................................................23
Using BIOS................................................................................................23
Standard CMOS Features...........................................................24
Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................26
Advanced Chipset Features.........................................................29
