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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 MV21
mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle MV21 mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle MV21 mainboard is just easy. Bundled with an
array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated MV21 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 per-
formance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen Shuttle MV21 to construct your system. Shuttle
MV21 incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the VIA VT133
chipset from VIA. 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.
