Elitegroup Computer Systems P6VXM2T, Manual

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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction ............................................................................... 1
Checklist ................................................................................... 2
Standard Items ................................................................................................ 2
Features ................................................................................... 3
Mainboard Components ............................................................. 5
Choosing a Computer Case ....................................................... 7
CHAPTER 2 8
Installing the Mainboard 8
Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 8
Quick Guide .............................................................................. 9
Checking Jumper Settings ........................................................ 10
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................ 10
Checking Jumper Settings .......................................................................... 11
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 12
Installing the Mainboard in a Case ............................................ 14
Connecting Case Components ................................................. 15
The Panel Connector ................................................................................... 16
Installing Hardware .................................................................. 17
Installing the Processor............................................................................... 17
Installing Memory Modules ....................................................................... 20
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ................................................... 23
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive ............................................................ 26
Installing Add-on Cards .............................................................................. 27
Connecting Optional Devices .................................................................... 29
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