Mainboard User’s Manual
III
Table of Contents
Trademarks .............................................................................. I
Chapter 1......................................................................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................................. 1
Key Features ........................................................................... 2
Package Contents .................................................................... 4
Static Electricity Precautions .................................................. 5
Pre-Installation Inspection ...................................................... 5
Chapter 2......................................................................................... 7
Mainboard Installation ................................................................ 7
Mainboard Components.......................................................... 8
I/O Ports.................................................................................. 9
Install A CPU.......................................................................... 9
Install Memory...................................................................... 11
Setting Jumper Switches ....................................................... 12
Install the Mainboard ............................................................ 15
Optional Extension Brackets................................................. 17
Install Other Devices ............................................................ 18
Expansion Slots..................................................................... 20
Chapter 3....................................................................................... 23
BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................... 23
Introduction........................................................................... 23
Running the Setup Utility ..................................................... 24
Standard CMOS Features Page............................................. 25
Advanced BIOS Features Page............................................. 26
Advanced Chipset Features Page.......................................... 28
Integrated Peripherals Page................................................... 30
Power Management Setup Page............................................ 32
PnP/PCI Configurations Page ............................................... 34
Hardware Monitor Page........................................................ 36
Frequency/Voltage Control................................................... 37
Load BestPerf. Defaults ........................................................ 38
Load Optimized Defaults...................................................... 38
Set Password ......................................................................... 38
Save & Exit Setup................................................................. 39
Exit Without Saving.............................................................. 39
Using the Mainboard Software ..................................................... 41
About the Software CD-ROM................................................... 41
Drivers Installation.................................................................... 42
