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CHAPTER 1
1
Introducing the Motherboard
1
Introduction.................................................................................................1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................4
Motherboard Components ..........................................................................5
CHAPTER 2
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Installing the Motherboard
7
Safety Precautions......................................................................................7
Quick Guide................................................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case ..........................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................8
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 8
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 9
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 9
Connecting Case Components....................................................................... 10
Front Panel Connector................................................................................... 12
Installing Hardware ...................................................................................13
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 13
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 16
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/SATA Hard Drive/ CD-ROM........................... 18
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 21
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 22
Connecting Optional Devices ........................................................................ 23
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................................25
CHAPTER 3
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Using BIOS
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About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................26
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 26
Starting Setup ................................................................................................ 27
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................ 28
Using BIOS...............................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 29
Advanced BIOS Setup................................................................................... 31
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................................ 33
Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 37
Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 42
PNP/PCI Configurations................................................................................ 45
PC Health Status............................................................................................ 46
Frequency/Voltage Control............................................................................ 47
Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................. 48
Load Optimized Defaults............................................................................... 48