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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 ............................................................................ 16
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM .......................................................... 17
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive .................................................................. 19
Installing Add-on Cards .................................................................................. 20
Connecting Optional Devices .......................................................................... 21
Connecting I/O Devices .....................................................................................24
External Connector Color Coding................................................................... 25
CHAPTER 3
26
Using BIOS
26
About the Setup Utility........................................................................................26
The Standard Configuration ............................................................................ 26
Entering the Setup Utility................................................................................ 27
Updating the BIOS.......................................................................................... 27
Using BIOS ..........................................................................................................28
Standard CMOS Feature ................................................................................. 29
Advanced BIOS Features ................................................................................ 31
Advanced Chipset Features............................................................................. 33
Integrated Peripherals ...................................................................................... 38