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Preface
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CHAPTER 1
1
Introducing the Mainboard
1
Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Checklist.......................................................................................... 1
Standard Items ..................................................................................... 1
Features .......................................................................................... 2
Mainboard Components.................................................................. 4
Choosing a Computer Case............................................................ 6
CHAPTER 2
7
Installing the Mainboard
7
Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 7
Quick Guide .................................................................................... 8
Checking Jumper Settings .............................................................. 9
Setting Jumpers.................................................................................... 9
Checking Jumper Settings.................................................................. 10
Jumper Settings.................................................................................. 10
Installing the Mainboard in a Case................................................ 11
Connecting Case Components ..................................................... 12
The PANEL1 and LPANEL1 Connectors .......................................... 13
Installing Hardware ....................................................................... 15
Installing the Processor ...................................................................... 15
Installing Memory Modules............................................................... 20
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ............................................. 22
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive ..................................................... 25
Installing Add-on Cards ..................................................................... 26
Connecting Optional Devices ............................................................ 28
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 ................................................................................... 40