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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 To Different Users
First-Time DIY System Builder
Welcome to the DIY world! Building your own computer system is not as
difficult as you may think. To make your first computer DIY experience
successful, right from the start, we have designed the
3 Hardware Instal-
lation
section in a step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system
builders. Prior to installation, we also suggest you to read the whole
manual carefully to gain a complete understanding of your new AK12
mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AK12 mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle AK12 mainboard is just easy. Bundled with
an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AK12 mainboard pro-
vides you with a total solution to build the most stable and reliable system.
Refer to sections
3.2 Jumper Settings
and
Chapter 4 Software Utility
to find
out how to get the best out of your new mainboard.
Chapter 5 BIOS Setup
also contains the relevant information on how to tune up your system to
achieve higher performance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen Shuttle AK12 to construct your system. Shuttle
AK12 incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the VT8363A chipset
from VIA. It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to date in a
compact ATX board. Refer to sections
3.2 Jumper Settings
and
Chapter 4
Software Utility
for an in-depth view of system construction.
