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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 Features and Specifications.................................................................................
1.2 Hyper-Threading Technology Functionality Requirements...
1.3 Package Checklist...........................................................................................................
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
2.1
System Board Layout ............................................................................................
2.2
System Memory.............................................................................................................
2.3
CPU..............................................................................................................................................
2.4
Jumper Settings...............................................................................................................
2.5
Rear Panel I/O Ports................................................................................................
2.6
I/O Connectors.............................................................................................................
Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility
3.1 The Basic Input/Output System....................................................................
3.1.1
Standard CMOS Features.............................................................
3.1.2
Advanced BIOS Features...............................................................
3.1.3
Advanced Chipset Features ......................................................
3.1.4
Integrated Peripherals........................................................................
3.1.5
Power Management Setup..........................................................
3.1.6
PnP/PCI Configurations....................................................................
3.1.7
PC Health Status.....................................................................................
3.1.8
CPU Frequency Control................................................................
3.1.9
Load Fail-Safe Defaults.....................................................................
3.1.10
Load Optimized Defaults..............................................................
3.1.11
Set Supervisor Password..............................................................
3.1.12
Set User Password...............................................................................
3.1.13
Save & Exit Setup..................................................................................
3.1.14
Exit Without Saving.............................................................................
3.2 Updating the BIOS.......................................................................................................
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