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Preface i
Features Translations iii
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction .................................................................................................1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components ..........................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 6
Installing the Motherboard 6
Safety Precautions......................................................................................6
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................6
Quick Guide ................................................................................................6
Installing the Motherboard in a Case ..........................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings ..........................................................................7
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 7
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 8
Connecting Case Components ...................................................................9
Front Panel Connector ....................................................................................11
Installing Hardware ...................................................................................12
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 12
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ......................................................... 17
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 18
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 19
Connecting Optional Devices ........................................................................ 20
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................................23
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 23
CHAPTER 3 24
Using BIOS 24
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................24
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 24
Entering the Setup Utility .............................................................................. 25
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................ 25
Using BIOS ...............................................................................................26
Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 27
Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 29
Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................................... 31
Integrated Peripherals .................................................................................... 33