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Preface i
Features Translations
iii
CHAPTER 1
1
Introducing the Motherboard
1
Introduction .................................................................................................1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................4
Motherboard Components ..........................................................................5
CHAPTER 2
7
Installing the Motherboard
7
Safety Precautions......................................................................................7
Quick Guide ................................................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case ..........................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings ..........................................................................8
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 8
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 9
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 9
Connecting Case Components .................................................................10
Front Panel Connector ................................................................................... 12
Installing Hardware ...................................................................................13
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 13
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ......................................................... 16
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 18
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 19
Connecting Optional Devices ........................................................................ 21
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................................23
CHAPTER 3
24
Using BIOS
24
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................24
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 24
Starting Setup ................................................................................................ 25
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................ 26
Using BIOS ...............................................................................................27
Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 27
Advanced BIOS Setup................................................................................... 29
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................................ 32
Integrated Peripherals .................................................................................... 33
Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 37
