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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ................................................................................... I
Static Electricity Precautions ............................................................ III
Pre-Installation Inspection ................................................................ III
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ 1
Key Features ........................................................................................ 2
Package Contents ................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation ..................................... 6
Motherboard Components ................................................................... 7
I/O Ports ............................................................................................... 8
Installing the Processor ....................................................................... 9
Installing Memory Modules ............................................................... 10
Jumper Settings .................................................................................. 12
Install the Motherboard ..................................................................... 13
Connecting Optional Devices ............................................................ 14
Install Other Devices .......................................................................... 17
Expansion Slots .................................................................................. 21
VGA Card Support List for AGP Ultra Slot.............................................21
Dual Monitor ...............................................................................................23
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ............................................... 2 9
Introduction ....................................................................................... 29
Running the Setup Utility ................................................................. .24
Standard CMOS Setup Page ............................................................. 31
Advanced Setup Page ........................................................................ 32
Power Management Setup Page ........................................................ 35
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page .......................................................... 37
Load Optimal Settings ...................................................................... 38
Load Best Performance Settings ........................................................ 38
Features Setup Page .......................................................................... 39
CPU PnP Setup Page ......................................................................... 41
Hardware Monitor Page .................................................................... 42
Change Password and Exit ................................................................ 43
Chapter 4: Software & Applications ..................................... 4 4
Introduction ....................................................................................... 44
Installing Support Software ............................................................... 45
Bundled Software Installation ........................................................... 47
Hyper-Threading CPU ....................................................................... 48
