ECS G31T-M, Manual

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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature...............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................4
Chapter 2 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
Connecting Case Components.....................................................10
Front Panel Header...........................................................12
Installing Hardware........................................................................13
Installing the Processor.....................................................13
Installing Memory Modules...............................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...17
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................18
Installing Add-on Cards....................................................19
Connecting Optional Devices............................................21
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................24
Chapter 3 25
Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility.................................................................25
The Standard Configuration..............................................25
Entering the Setup Utility...................................................25
Updating the BIOS............................................................27
Using BIOS......................................................................................27
Standard CMOS Setup......................................................28
Advanced Setup.................................................................30
Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................33