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Preface
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Chapter 1
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Introducing the Motherboard
1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature ..............................................................................................2
Specifications...................................................................................4
Motherboard Components.............................................................5
Chapter 2
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Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions...........................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case...........................................7
Checking Jumper Settings..............................................................8
Setting Jumpers........................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings........................................................9
Jumper Settings........................................................................9
Installing Hardware..................................................................10
Installing the Processor..........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules....................................................12
Expansion Slots......................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive....19
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive.........................................20
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................21
Connecting Case Components....................................................22
Front Panel Header................................................................24
Chapter 3
25
Using BIOS
25
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 25
The Standard Configuration...................................................25
Entering the Setup Utility........................................................25
Using BIOS.....................................................................................26
Standard CMOS Setup...........................................................27
Advanced Setup......................................................................29
Advanced Chipset Setup.........................................................32