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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: Motherboard Installation ..........................................7
Motherboard Components .......................................................8
I/O Ports ..................................................................................8
Installing the Processor............................................................9
Installing Memory Modules ..................................................10
Jumper Settings .....................................................................12
The Panel Connector .............................................................13
Other Devices Installation .....................................................14
Expansion Slots Installation ..................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices ...............................................15
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................18
Introduction ...........................................................................18
Running the Setup Utility ........... …………………………...19
Standard CMOS Setup Page..................................................20
Advanced Setup Page ............................................................21
Power Management Setup Page ............................................24
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page...............................................26
Load Optimal Settings...........................................................27
Load Best Performance Settings ...........................................27
Features Setup Page...............................................................27
CPU PnP Setup Page .............................................................29
Hardware Monitor Page ........................................................29
Change Password ..................................................................30
Exit ........................................................................................30
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .........................................31
Introduction ...........................................................................31
Installing Support Software ...................................................32
Bundled Software Installation ...............................................34
Hyper-Threading CPU...........................................................35
