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Chapter 2
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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
Installing Hardware...................................................................10
Installing the Processor..........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...................................................12
Expansion Slots......................................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................16
Installing a SATA Hard Drive................................................19
Connecting I/O Devices.................................................................. 20
Connecting Case Components.....................................................21
Front Panel Header................................................................24
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Preface
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Chapter 1
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Introducing the Motherboard
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Introduction...................................................................................1
Feature............................................................................................2
Specifications................................................................................4
Motherboard Components..........................................................6
Chapter 3
25
Using BIOS
25
About the Setup Utility........................ ......................................... 25
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................25
Entering the Setup Utilities......................................................25
Resetting the Default CMOS Values....................................26
Using BIOS......................................................................................26
BIOS Navigation Key
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Main Menu.............................................................................28
Advanced Menu......................................................................29
Chipset Menu..........................................................................41