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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 a
success, 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 AV61 mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulations on your purchase of the Shuttle AV61 mainboard. You will
find that installing your new Shuttle AV61 mainboard is just that easy. Bundled
with an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AV61 mainboard
provides you with a total solution to build the most stable and reliable system.
Refer to section
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 relevant information on how to tune up your system to achieve
higher performance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen Shuttle AV61 to construct your system. Shuttle
AV61 incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the VT82C693A
chipset from VIA. It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to
date in a compact ATX board. Refer to section
3.2 Jumper Settings
and
Chapter 4 Software Utility
for an in-depth view of system construction.
