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Preface
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CHAPTER 1
1
Introducing the Mainboard
1
Introduction ............................................................................... 1
Checklist ................................................................................... 1
Standard Items ................................................................................................ 1
Features ................................................................................... 2
Mainboard Components ............................................................. 4
Choosing a Computer Case ....................................................... 6
CHAPTER 2
7
Installing the Mainboard
7
Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 7
Quick Guide .............................................................................. 8
Checking Jumper Settings .......................................................... 9
Setting Jumpers .............................................................................................. 9
Checking Jumper Settings .......................................................................... 10
Installing the Mainboard in a Case ............................................ 12
Connecting Case Components ................................................. 13
The Panel Connector ................................................................................... 14
Installing Hardware .................................................................. 15
Installing the Processor............................................................................... 15
Installing Memory Modules ....................................................................... 20
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ................................................... 22
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive ............................................................ 25
Installing Add-on Cards .............................................................................. 26
Connecting Optional Devices .................................................................... 28
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................ 33
External Connector Color Coding............................................................. 34
CHAPTER 3
35
Using BIOS
35
About the Setup Utility.............................................................. 35
The Standard Configuration ....................................................................... 36
Entering the Setup Utility ........................................................................... 37
Updating the BIOS....................................................................................... 38
Using BIOS ............................................................................. 39
Standard CMOS Features ........................................................................... 39