ECS A885GM-M2, Manual

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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Features...................................................................................................2
Specifications..........................................................................................4
Motherboard Components...................................................................5
Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7
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 the Processor.................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules..........................................................12
Expansion Slots.............................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................17
Installing SATA Hard Drives.........................................................19
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................21
Connecting Case Components...........................................................22
Front Panel Header.......................................................................24
Chapter 3 25 25
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Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility....................................................................25
The Standard Configuration..........................................................25
Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................25
Resetting the Default CMOS Values .............................................26
Using BIOS..........................................................................................27
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................28
Advanced Setup.............................................................................30
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................32