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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ............................................................................................................ i
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Key Features .................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 6
Motherboard Components ............................................................................................ 7
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the Processor ............................................................................................... 1 0
Installing Memory Modules ........................................................................................ 11
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................ 1 3
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 1 4
Connecting Optional Devices ..................................................................................... 1 6
Install Other Devices .................................................................................................... 1 8
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................ 2 0
Dual Monitor ................................................................................................................ 2 2
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 23
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 2 3
Running the Setup Utility ................................................... …………………………...23
Standard CMOS Setup Page ....................................................................................... 2 4
Advanced Setup Page .................................................................................................. 2 5
Features Setup Page .................................................................................................... 2 6
Power Management Setup Page ................................................................................ 2 8
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page .................................................................................. 2 9
BIOS Security Features Setup Page ........................................................................... 3 0
CPU PnP Setup Page .................................................................................................. 3 1
Hardware Monitor Page .............................................................................................. 3 2
Load Best Performance Settings ................................................................................. 3 3
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................ 3 3
Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................ 3 3
Discard Changes and Exit ........................................................................................... 3 3
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 34
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3 4
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................ 3 4
Bundled Software Installation .................................................................................... 3 6
Hyper-Threading CPU ................................................................................................. 3 6
