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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 ................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation ..................................... 7
Motherboard Components ................................................................... 8
I/O Ports ............................................................................................... 9
Installing Memory Modules ............................................................... 10
Jumper Settings .................................................................................. 12
Install the Motherboard ..................................................................... 13
Connecting Optional Devices ............................................................ 14
Install Other Devices .......................................................................... 17
Expansion Slots .................................................................................. 19
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ............................................... 2 1
Introduction ....................................................................................... 21
Running the Setup Utility ........................... …………………………...22
Standard CMOS Setup Page ............................................................. 23
Advanced Setup Page ........................................................................ 24
Power Management Setup Page ........................................................ 27
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page .......................................................... 29
Load Optimal Settings ....................................................................... 30
Load Best Performance Settings ........................................................ 30
Features Setup Page .......................................................................... 30
CPU PnP Setup Page ......................................................................... 32
Hardware Monitor Page .................................................................... 33
Change Password .............................................................................. 34
Exit ..................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 4: Software & Applications ..................................... 3 5
Introduction ....................................................................................... 35
Installing Support Software ............................................................... 36
Bundled Software Installation ........................................................... 38
