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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 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation in a
step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system builders. Prior to installa-
tion, we suggest you read the whole manual to gain a complete understanding
of your new AN50R mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the AN50R mainboard. You will find install-
ing your new AN50R mainboard is quite easy. Bundled with an array of onboard
functions, the highly-integrated AN50R mainboard provides you with a total
solution to build the stablest and most reliable system. Referring to section 3.2
Jumper Settings and Chapter 4 Software Utility, you will find how to work
out 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 AN50R to construct your system. AN50R incorpo-
rates all the state-of-the-art technology of the nVIDIA nForce3 150 chipset from
NVIDIA. incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the nForce3 150
chipset from NVIDIA. Each integrates the most advanced functions you've ever
found in a compact ATX board.
1 INTRODUCTION
