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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ............................................................................................................ i
Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................................... i
Pre-Installation Inspection ............................................................................................. i
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Key Features .................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5
Motherboard Components ............................................................................................ 6
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Processor ................................................................................................. 9
Installing Memory Modules ........................................................................................ 1 0
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................ 1 2
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 1 3
Connecting Optional Devices ..................................................................................... 1 4
Install Other Devices .................................................................................................... 1 6
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................ 1 8
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 22
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 2 2
Running the Setup Utility ................................................... …………………………...22
Standard CMOS Setup Page ....................................................................................... 2 3
Advanced Setup Page .................................................................................................. 2 4
Features Setup Page .................................................................................................... 2 6
Power Management Setup Page ................................................................................ 2 8
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page .................................................................................. 2 9
BIOS Security Features Setup Page ........................................................................... 3 0
CPU PnP Setup Page .................................................................................................. 3 0
Hardware Monitor Page .............................................................................................. 3 1
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................ 3 2
Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................ 3 2
Discard Changes and Exit ........................................................................................... 3 2
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 33
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3 3
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................ 3 3
Bundled Software Installation .................................................................................... 3 5
