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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 AB60N mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AB60N mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle AB60N mainboard is just easy. Bundled with
an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AB60N 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 AB60N to construct your system. Shuttle AB60N
incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the Springdale chipset from
Intel. It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to date in a com-
pact ATX board.
1 INTRODUCTION
