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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction .................................................................................................1
Checklist .....................................................................................................1
Standard Items ................................................................................................. 1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................3
Mainboard Components .............................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 6
Installing the Mainboard 6
Safety Precautions......................................................................................6
Quick Guide ................................................................................................6
Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings ..........................................................................7
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 7
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 8
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................................................................. 19
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 20
Connecting Optional Devices ........................................................................ 21
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................................24
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 25
CHAPTER 3 26
Using BIOS 26
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
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