Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................................................3
1.1 Package Checklist ..................................................................................................3
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................................................
4
1.3 Mainboard Layout ..................................................................................................5
1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices .........................................................................6
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup .......................................................................................7
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis .................................................................................7
2.2 Installing the Mainboard .........................................................................................7
2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler .................................................................8
2.3.1 Installation of the CPU .................................................................................8
2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler...........................................................................9
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules ..............................................................................9
2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices ..............................................................................10
2.5.1 Serial ATA Connectors ..................................................................................10
2.5.2 PCI and PCI Express slots .............................................................................10
Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup .....................................................................11
3.1 Checking Jumper Settings ....................................................................................11
3.2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header ............................................................................11
3.3 Keyboard Power Function ....................................................................................11
3.4 FAN Power Connectors .........................................................................................12
3.5 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ..........................................................12
3.6 Additional USB Port Headers .................................................................................13
3.7 Front Panel Audio ................................................................................................13
3.8 S/PDIF Output Connection Header ........................................................................14
3.9 ATX Power Input Connectors .................................................................................15
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................................................16
4.1 About BIOS Setup ...............................................................................................16
4.2 To Run BIOS Setup ..............................................................................................16
4.3 About CMOS .......................................................................................................16
4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test) ............................................................................16
4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility .......................................................................17
4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility ........................................................................................17
4.5.2 Control Keys .................................................................................................18
4.5.3 Main menu ...................................................................................................18
4.5.4 Advanced setting ..........................................................................................19
4.5.5 Chipset setting .............................................................................................25
4.5.6 Boot setting .................................................................................................28
4.5.7 Security setting .............................................................................................29
4.5.8 JUSTw00t............. ........................................................................................29
4.5.9 Save & Exit setting........................................................................................31
Chapter 5 Driver Installation ..................................................................................36
