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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ............................................................................................................ i
Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................................... i
Pre-Installation Inspection ............................................................................................. i
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Key Features .................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5
Motherboard Components ............................................................................................ 6
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Processor ................................................................................................. 8
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................................... 9
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................ 1 0
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 11
Connecting Optional Devices ..................................................................................... 1 2
Install Other Devices .................................................................................................... 1 4
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................ 1 6
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 18
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1 8
Running the Setup Utility ................................................... …………………………...18
Standard CMOS Setup Page ....................................................................................... 1 9
Advanced Setup Page .................................................................................................. 2 0
Features Setup Page .................................................................................................... 2 2
Power Management Setup Page ................................................................................ 2 3
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page .................................................................................. 2 4
BIOS Security Features Setup Page ........................................................................... 2 5
CPU PnP Setup Page .................................................................................................. 2 5
Hardware Monitor Page .............................................................................................. 2 6
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................ 2 6
Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................ 2 7
Discard Changes and Exit ........................................................................................... 2 7
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 28
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 2 8
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................ 2 8
Bundled Software Installation .................................................................................... 3 0
AMI/AWARD Flash Utility ........................................................................................... 3 0
WinFlash Utility ............................................................................................................. 3 0
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