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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................................1
Features........................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case.........................................................................4
Motherboard Components............................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 7
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 .............................................................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ...........................................................17
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive ...................................................................20
Installing Add-on Cards....................................................................................21
Connecting Optional Devices...........................................................................22
Connecting I/O Devices..............................................................................26
CHAPTER 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility................................................................................27
The Standard Configuration .............................................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility.................................................................................28
Updating the BIOS ...........................................................................................29
Using BIOS .................................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Features .................................................................................30
Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Features ..............................................................................35
Integrated Peripherals .......................................................................................39
Power Management Setup Option....................................................................44
PNP/PCI Configurations ..................................................................................48
PC Health Status ...............................................................................................49