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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ................................................................................... I
Static Electricity Precautions ............................................................ III
Pre-Installation Inspection ................................................................ III
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ 1
Key Features ........................................................................................ 2
Package Contents ................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation .......................................... 7
Mainboard Components ...................................................................... 8
I/O Ports ............................................................................................... 9
Installing the Processor ..................................................................... 10
Installing Memory Modules ............................................................... 11
Jumper Settings .................................................................................. 13
Install the Mainboard ........................................................................ 14
Connecting Optional Devices ............................................................ 16
Install Other Devices .......................................................................... 18
Expansion Slots .................................................................................. 21
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ............................................... 2 3
Introduction ....................................................................................... 23
Running the Setup Utility ........................... …………………………...24
Standard CMOS Setup Page ............................................................. 25
Advanced Setup Page ........................................................................ 26
Power Management Setup Page ........................................................ 28
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page .......................................................... 29
Load Optimal Settings ....................................................................... 30
Load Best Performance Settings ........................................................ 30
Features Setup Page .......................................................................... 31
CPU PnP Setup Page ......................................................................... 32
Hardware Monitor Page .................................................................... 34
Change Password .............................................................................. 34
Exit ..................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 4: Software & Applications ..................................... 3 6
Introduction ....................................................................................... 36
Installing Support Software ............................................................... 37
Bundled Software Installation ........................................................... 39
