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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 AK11
mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AK11 mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle AK11 mainboard is just easy. Bundled with an
array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AK11 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 AK11 to construct your system. Shuttle AK11
incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the KT133A chipset from VIA.
It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to date in a compact
ATX board.
