
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 .......................................................................4
Mainboard Components .............................................................................5
CHAPTER 2
7
Installing the Mainboard
7
Safety Precautions......................................................................................7
Quick Guide ................................................................................................7
Installing the Mainboard 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
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 24
CHAPTER 3
25
Using BIOS
25
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................25
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 25
Starting Setup ................................................................................................ 26
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................ 27
Using BIOS ...............................................................................................28
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