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Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
Hardware
Inst
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Before you start installation, a grounded anti-static mat is recommended. Attached an anti static
wristband to your wrist and have it grounded to the same point as the anti-static mat.
The following steps must be completed before you can use your PC:
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Configure the Mainboard Settings.
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Install Central Processing Unit (CPU).
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Install Memory Modules.
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Install Expansion Cards.
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Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires and Power Supply.
2.1 Mainboard Setting
2.1 Mainboard Setting
CPU FRONT SIDE BUS S
CPU FRONT SIDE BUS S
PEED SETTING
PEED SETTING
AMD K7 processor uses DDR transfer technology for its data and address busses that generate
200MHz or 266MHz front side system bus speed. Our mainboard comes with various models that
support 200Mhz or 266Mhz FSB speed as follows:
Model
FSB Speed
KT3-EV
200MHz
KT3-AV, KT3-AS, KT3-AD
266MHz
200Mhz
200Mhz
JP 2
JP 2
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–
Open
Open
Without Jumper cap insert
Without Jumper cap insert
266Mhz
266Mhz
JP 2 Short
JP 2 Short
With Jumper cap insert
With Jumper cap insert
Note ! Some model is without jumper JP2. If the jumper is not
available on the mainboard, you may ignore the setting.
For the detailed jumper setting
information, please refer to
page 14 and 20.
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
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Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation