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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
Chapter 3 Hardware
Installation
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 Shuttle AK35GT/
AK35GTR mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AK35GT/AK35GTR mainboard.
You will find that installing your new Shuttle AK35GT/AK35GTR mainboard is
just easy. Bundled with an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated
AK35GT/AK35GTR mainboard provides you with a total solution to build the
most stable and reliable system. Refer to sections
3.2 Jumper Settings
and
Chap-
ter 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 AK35GT/AK35GTR to construct your system.
Shuttle AK35GT/AK35GTR incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of
the KT333 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.
This manual adopted in AK35GT and AK35GTR mainboards at the same
time. The difference between AK35GT and AK35GTR is that AK35GTR
equips with onboard IDE RAID Controller. In the manual, if there are some
standards, characters, equipment or software only appeared or adopted by
AK35GTR; it will be mentioned
(AK35GTR only)
