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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 Installa-
tion
section in a step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system build-
ers. Prior to installation, we also suggest you to read the whole manual
carefully to gain a complete understanding of your new AT30 mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AT30 mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle AT30 mainboard is just easy. Bundled with
an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AT30 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 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 performance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen Shuttle AT30 to construct your system. Shuttle
AT30 incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the Intel 82850
chipset. It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to date in a
ATX board. Refer to sections
3.2 Jumper Settings
and
Chapter 4 Software
Utility
for an in-depth view of system construction.
