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Preface i
CHAPTER 1
1
Introducing the Motherboard
1
Introduction...................................................................................................1
Features........................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case.........................................................................3
Motherboard Components............................................................................4
CHAPTER 2
6
Installing the Motherboard
6
Safety Precautions .......................................................................................6
Quick Guide..................................................................................................6
Installing the Motherboard in a Case ...........................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings ...........................................................................7
Setting Jumpers...................................................................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings ..................................................................................8
Jumper Settings...................................................................................................8
Connecting Case Components ....................................................................9
Front Panel Connector......................................................................................11
Installing Hardware.....................................................................................12
Installing the Processor.....................................................................................12
Installing Memory Modules .............................................................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ...........................................................16
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive ...................................................................17
Installing Add-on Cards....................................................................................18
Connecting Optional Devices...........................................................................20
Connecting I/O Devices..............................................................................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..................................................................31
Integrated Peripherals Option...........................................................................33
Power Management Setup Option....................................................................36
PNP/PCI Configuration Option........................................................................39
PC Health Status Option...................................................................................40
