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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.......................................................................5
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
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Installing Hardware...................................................................................13
Installing the Processor...............................................................13
Installing Memory Modules.........................................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive........18
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...............................................20
Installing Add-on Cards..............................................................21
Connecting Optional Devices ......................................................23
Connecting I/O Devices..........................................................................28
Chapter 3
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Using BIOS
29
About the Setup Utility............................................................................29
The Standard Configuration........................................................29
Entering the Setup Utility..............................................................29
Updating the BIOS.......................................................................31
Using BIOS................................................................................................31
Standard CMOS Setup.................................................................31
Advanced Setup............................................................................33
Advanced Chipset Setup...............................................................35