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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 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 AV49V/AV49VN mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AV49V/AV49VN mainboard.
You will find that installing your new Shuttle AV49V/AV49VN mainboard is
just easy. Bundled with an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated
AV49V/AV49VN 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 Drivers/Software Utilities to find out how to get the best out of
your new mainboard. Chapter 5 BIOS Setup also contains the relevant infor-
mation on how to tune up your system to achieve higher performance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen Shuttle AV49V/AV49VN to construct your system.
Shuttle AV49V/AV49VN incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the
APOLLO P4X400 VT8754 chipset from VIA. It integrates the most advanced
functions you can find to date in a compact ATX board.
This manual is all-purpose for two kinds of mainboards: AV49V and
AV49VN. The main difference between them is that AV49VN is
equipped with an onboard LAN. In the manual, if there are some
standards, characteristics, equipment, or software adopted only by
AV49VN, it will be highlighted in brackets.
