T
T
A
A
B
B
L
L
E
E
O
O
F
F
C
C
O
O
N
N
T
T
E
E
N
N
T
T
S
S
Preface i
CHAPTER 1
1
Introducing the Mainboard
1
Introduction ................................................................................................ 1
Checklist .................................................................................................... 1
Standard Items ................................................................................................. 1
Features .................................................................................................... 2
Choosing a Computer Case....................................................................... 3
Mainboard Components ............................................................................ 4
CHAPTER 2
6
Installing the Mainboard
6
Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 6
Quick Guide ............................................................................................... 6
Installing the Mainboard in a Case............................................................. 7
Checking Jumper Settings ......................................................................... 7
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 7
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 8
Connecting Case Components .................................................................. 9
Front Panel Connector ....................................................................................11
Installing Hardware .................................................................................. 12
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 12
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 14
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ......................................................... 15
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 17
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 18
Connecting Optional Devices ........................................................................ 19
Connecting I/O Devices ........................................................................... 22
CHAPTER 3
24
Using BIOS
24
About the Setup Utility ............................................................................. 24
The Standard Configuration........................................................................... 24
Running the Setup Utility .............................................................................. 25
Using BIOS .............................................................................................. 25
Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 26
Advanced Setup Page .................................................................................... 27
Power Management Setup Page .................................................................... 29
PCI / Plug and Play Setup.............................................................................. 30
Load Optimal Settings ................................................................................... 31
Load Best Performance Settings.................................................................... 31
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