ECS P43T-A2, Manual

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Preface i
Chapter 1
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Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature ..............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................4
Chapter 3 25 25 25 25 25
Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 25
The Standard Configuration...............................................25
Entering the Setup Utility....................................................25
Using BIOS.....................................................................................26
Standard CMOS Setup.......................................................27
Advanced Setup..................................................................29
Advanced Chipset Setup.....................................................31
Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7
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 the Processor......................................................10
Installing Memory Modules................................................12
Expansion Slots....................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices.............................................17
Connecting I/O Devices...............................................................21
Connecting Case Components....................................................22
Front Panel Header............................................................24
Installing Hardware........................................................................10
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...19