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Preface i
Chapter 1
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Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature ..............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................5
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..
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Checking Jumper Settings...
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Setting Jumpers.........................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................9
Jumper Settings.........................................................................9
Installing Hardware..................................................................
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Installing the Processor...........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules.....................................................12
Expansion Slots
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Connecting Optional Devices..................................................18
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive......21
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...........................................22
Connecting I/O Devices...........
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Connecting Case Components..
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Front Panel Header..................................................................26
Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 27
The Standard Configuration.....................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...........................................................27
Updating the BIOS....................................................................29
Using BIOS......................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Setup..............................................................30
Advanced Setup.........................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Setup............................................................33