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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 Shuttle MK32N
mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle MK32N mainboard. You will
find that installing your new Shuttle MK32N mainboard is just easy. Bundled
with an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated MK32N mainboard
provides you with a total solution to build the most stable and reliable sys-
tem. 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 MK32N to construct your system. Shuttle
MK32N incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the KM266 chipset
from VIA. It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to date in
a compact Micro ATX mainboard.
