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Preface
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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
The Panel Connector........................................................................................ 9
Installing Hardware .................................................................................. 10
Installing the Processor .................................................................................. 10
Installing Memory Modules........................................................................... 13
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ......................................................... 14
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive ................................................................. 15
Installing Add-on Cards ................................................................................. 16
Connecting Optional Devices ........................................................................ 17
Connecting I/O Devices ........................................................................... 21
External Connector Color Coding.................................................................. 22
CHAPTER 3
23
Using BIOS
23
About the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 23
The Standard Configuration........................................................................... 23
Entering the Setup Utility............................................................................... 24
Updating the BIOS......................................................................................... 24
Using BIOS .............................................................................................. 25
Standard CMOS Features............................................................................... 26
Advanced BIOS Setup Option ....................................................................... 28
Advanced Chipset Features Option................................................................ 30
