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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 .............................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 5
Installing the Mainboard 5
Safety Precautions......................................................................................5
Quick Guide................................................................................................5
Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............................................................6
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................6
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 6
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 7
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 7
Connecting Case Components...................................................................9
The PANEL1 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
Load Best Performance Settings.................................................................... 31
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