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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ............................................................................................................ 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 .......................................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................ 1 0
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 1 0
Connecting Optional Devices ..................................................................................... 1 2
Install Other Devices .................................................................................................... 1 5
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................ 1 7
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 21
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 2 1
Running the Setup Utility ................................................... …………………………...21
Standard CMOS Setup Page ....................................................................................... 2 2
Advanced Setup Page .................................................................................................. 2 3
Features Setup Page .................................................................................................... 2 4
Power Management Setup Page ................................................................................ 2 6
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page .................................................................................. 2 7
BIOS Security Features Setup Page ........................................................................... 2 8
CPU PnP Setup Page .................................................................................................. 2 8
Hardware Monitor Page .............................................................................................. 2 9
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................ 3 0
Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................ 3 0
Discard Changes and Exit ........................................................................................... 3 0
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 31
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3 1
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................ 3 1
Bundled Software Installation .................................................................................... 3 3