ECS A75F-A, User Manual

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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Feature.....................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components...................................................................6
Chapter 2 99999
Installing the Motherboard 9
Safety Precautions...............................................................................9
Choosing a Computer Case..................................................................9
Installing the Motherboard in a Case.................................................9
Installing Hardware.........................................................................10
Installing the Processor....................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................12
Expansion Slots.............................................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................16
Installing a SATA Hard Drive........................................................20
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................21
Connecting Case Components...........................................................22
Front Panel Header.......................................................................25
Chapter 3 27
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Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility.................................................................... 27
The Standard Configuration..........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utilities............................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS Values............................................28
Using BIOS........................................................................................28
BIOS Navigation Key ... .................................................................29
Main Menu....................................................................................31
Advanced Menu............................................................................32
Chipset Menu................................................................................43
M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu
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Boot Menu................................................ . .....................................47
Security Menu...............................................................................48
Save & Exit Menu..........................................................................49
Updating the BIOS.........................................................................51