Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................................................3
1.1 Package Checklist .................................................................................................3
1.2 Specifications .......................................................................................................
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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 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors ............................................................10
2.5.2 Serial ATA Connectors ...................................................................................10
2.5.3 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 USB_PWR1 jumper .............................................................................................12
3.5 Dual BIOSS Fuction (Optional)
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3.6 FAN Power Connectors ........................................................................................13
3.7 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ...........................................................13
3.8 Additional USB Port Headers ................................................................................14
3.9 Front Panel Audio ...............................................................................................14
3.10 S/PDIF Output Connection Header (Optional) ......................................................15
3.11 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 ..........................................................................................21
4.5.5 Boot setting ..................................................................................................24
4.5.6 Security setting .............................................................................................26
4.5.7 Power setting ...............................................................................................27
4.5.8 Overdrive setting ..........................................................................................30
4.5.9 Exit Options ..................................................................................................31
Chapter 5 Driver Installation ..................................................................................34
