Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................1
Key Features ............................................................................2
Package Contents.....................................................................5
Static Electricity Precautions...................................................6
Pre-Installation Inspection.......................................................6
Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation ...................................................7
Mainboard Components ..........................................................8
I/O Ports...................................................................................9
Installing the Processor..........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules ..................................................10
Jumper Settings .....................................................................12
Install The Mainboard ...........................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices ................................................15
Install Other Devices .............................................................17
Expansion Slots ....................................................................19
Chapter 3: Using BIOS..................................................................20
About The Setup Utility ........................................................20
Starting Setup ............................. …………………………...21
Standard CMOS Features ......................................................22
Advanced BIOS Setup...........................................................24
Advanced Chipset Setup........................................................27
Integrated Peripherals ............................................................31
Power Management Setup .....................................................34
PNP/PCI Configurations........................................................37
PC Health Status....................................................................39
Frequency/Voltage Control ...................................................40
Load Fail-Safe Defaults.........................................................40
Load Optimized Defaults.......................................................41
Set Password Option..............................................................41
Save & Exit Setup Option .....................................................42
Exit Without Saving ..............................................................42
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................43
Introduction ...........................................................................43
Installing Support Software ...................................................44
Bundled Software Installation ...............................................46
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