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
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Introducing the Mainboard
1
Introduction ................................................................................................ 1
Checklist .................................................................................................... 1
Standard Items ................................................................................................. 1
Features .................................................................................................... 2
Choosing a Computer Case....................................................................... 3
Mainboard Components ............................................................................ 4
CHAPTER 2
5
Installing the Mainboard
5
Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 5
Quick Guide ............................................................................................... 5
Installing the Mainboard in a Case............................................................. 6
Checking Jumper Settings ......................................................................... 6
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 6
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 7
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 7
Connecting Case Components .................................................................. 9
The Panel Connectors.................................................................................... 10
Installing Hardware .................................................................................. 12
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 12
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ......................................................... 16
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 18
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 18
Connecting Optional Devices ........................................................................ 20
Connecting I/O Devices ........................................................................... 22
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 23
CHAPTER 3
24
Using BIOS
24
About the Setup Utility ............................................................................. 24
The Standard Configuration........................................................................... 24
Entering the Setup Utility .............................................................................. 25
Using BIOS .............................................................................................. 26
Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 26
Advanced Setup Page .................................................................................... 27
Power Management Setup Page .................................................................... 29
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page ....................................................................... 31
Load Optimal Settings ................................................................................... 32
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