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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
3 Hardware Instal-
lation
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 MS21
mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle MS21 mainboard. You will
find that installing your new Shuttle MS21 mainboard is just easy. Bundled
with an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated MS21 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 MS21 to construct your system. Shuttle
MS21 incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the SiS 730S
chipset from SiS. It integrates the most advanced functions you can find
to date in a compact Micro ATX board. Refer to sections
3.2 Jumper
Settings
and
Chapter 4 Software Utility
for an in-depth view of system
construction.
