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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 To Different Users
First-Time DIY System Builder
Welcome to the DIY world! Building your own computer system is not as
difficult as you may think. To make your first computer DIY experience
successful, right from the start, we have designed the
3 Hardware Installation
section in a step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system builders. Prior
to installation, we also suggest you to read the whole manual carefully to gain
a complete understanding of your new AK10 mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AK10 mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle AK10 mainboard is just easy. Bundled with an
array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AK10 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 Software Utility
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 per-
formance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen Shuttle AK10 to construct your system. Shuttle
AK10 incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the VT8363 chipset
from VIA. It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to date in a
compact ATX board. Refer to sections
3.2 Jumper Settings
and
Chapter 4
Software Utility
for an in-depth view of system construction.
