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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 MK35V/MK35VN mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle MK35V/MK35VN mainboard.
You will find that installing your new Shuttle MK35V/MK35VN mainboard is
just easy. Bundled with an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated
MK35V/MK35VN 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 MK35V/MK35VN to construct your system.
Shuttle MK35V/MK35VN 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 board.
This manual is all-purpose for two kinds of mainboards: MK35V and
MK35VN. The main difference between them is that MK35VN is
equipped with an onboard LAN. In the manual, if there are some
standards, characteristics, equipment, or software adopted only by
MK35VN, it will be highlighted in brackets.
