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1.1 To Different Users
First-Time DIY System Builder
Welcome to the DIY world! Building your own computer system is not as diffi-
cult as you may think. To make your first computer DIY experience successful,
right from the start, we have designed the 3.1 Hardware Installation section
in a step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system builders. Prior to instal-
lation, we also suggest you to read the whole manual carefully to gain a com-
plete understanding of your new Shuttle AB52P mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AB52P mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle AB52P mainboard is just easy. Bundled with an
array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AB52P mainboard provides
you with a total solution to build the most stable and reliable system. Refer to
sections 3.2 Jumper Settings and Chapter 4 Drivers/Software Utilities to
find out how to get the best out of your new mainboard. Chapter 5 BIOS
Setup also contains the relevant information on how to tune up your system to
achieve higher performance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen Shuttle AB52P to construct your system. Shuttle
AB52P incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the Brookdale
chipset from Intel. It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to
date in a compact ATX board.
1 INTRODUCTION