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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
Chapter 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 FV24 mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the FV24 mainboard. You will find that
installing your new FV24 mainboard is just easy. Bundled with an array of
onboard functions, the highly-integrated FV24 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 performance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen FV24 to construct your system. FV24 incorporates all
the state-of-the-art technology of the PL133 chipset from VIA. It integrates the
most advanced functions you can find to date in a compact FlexATX board.
Refer to sections
3.2 Jumper Settings
and
Chapter 4 Software Utility
for an in-
depth view of system construction.
