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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 AB60/R mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AB60/R mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle AB60/R mainboard is just easy. Bundled with
an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AB60/R mainboard pro-
vides 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 AB60/R to construct your system. Shuttle
AB60/R incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the 865PE chipset
from Intel. It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to date in a
compact ATX board.
1 INTRODUCTION