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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 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation in a
step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system builders. Prior to installa-
tion, we suggest you read the whole manual to gain a complete understanding
of your new MN31L mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the MN31L mainboard. You will find install-
ing your new MN31L mainboard is quite easy. Bundled with an array of onboard
functions, the highly-integrated MN31L mainboard provides you with a total
solution to build the stablest and most reliable system. Referring to section 3.2
Jumper Settings and Chapter 4 Software Utility, you will find how to work
out 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 MN31L to construct your system. MN31L incorpo-
rates all the state-of-the-art technology of the nForce2 IGP chipset from nVIDIA.
Each integrates the most advanced functions you've ever found in a compact
Micro ATX board.
1 INTRODUCTION
