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Preface i
Chapter 1
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Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature...............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................4
Chapter 2 7 7
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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
Installing Hardware........................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...............................................10
Expansion Slots..................................................................12
Connecting Optional Devices............................................14
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...16
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................18
Connecting Case Components.....................................................19
Front Panel Header............................................................21
Chapter 3 23
Using BIOS 23
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 23
The Standard Configuration..............................................23
Entering the Setup Utility...................................................23
Updating the BIOS............................................................25
Using BIOS......................................................................................25
Standard CMOS Setup......................................................26
Advanced Setup.................................................................28
Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................29