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T
T
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A
B
B
L
L
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E
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O
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C
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N
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E
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N
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Preface
i
CHAPTER 1
1
Introducing the Mainboard
1
Introduction............................................................................................................1
Checklist.................................................................................................................1
Standard Items ................................................................................................... 1
Features..................................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case................................................................................3
Mainboard Components.......................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2
6
Installing the Mainboard
6
Safety Precautions................................................................................................6
Quick Guide ...........................................................................................................6
Installing the Mainboard in a Case.....................................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................................................7
Setting Jumpers ................................................................................................. 7
Checking Jumper Settings................................................................................. 8
Jumper Settings ................................................................................................. 8
Connecting Case Components...........................................................................9
The SW1 Connector........................................................................................ 10
Installing Hardware.............................................................................................11
Installing the Processor................................................................................... 11
Installing Memory Modules ............................................................................ 14
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM .......................................................... 15
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive .................................................................. 17
Installing Add-on Cards .................................................................................. 18
Connecting Optional Devices.......................................................................... 20
Connecting I/O Devices .....................................................................................22
CHAPTER 3
24
Using BIOS
24
About the Setup Utility........................................................................................24
The Standard Configuration............................................................................ 24
Running the Setup Utility................................................................................ 25
Using BIOS ..........................................................................................................25
Standard CMOS Setup Page............................................................................ 26
Advanced Setup Page...................................................................................... 27
Power Management Setup Page ...................................................................... 29
PCI / Plug and Play Setup ............................................................................... 30
Load Optimal Settings..................................................................................... 31
