
Table of Contents
Trademarks..............................................................................1
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................4
Key Features............................................................................5
Package Contents.....................................................................5
Static Electricity Precautions...................................................6
Pre-Installation Inspection.......................................................6
Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation...................................................7
Mainboard Components ..........................................................8
I/O Ports...................................................................................8
Installing the Processor............................................................9
Install Memory Modules .......................................................10
Jumper Settings .....................................................................11
Install the Mainboard.............................................................12
Connecting Optional Devices................................................13
Install Other Devices.............................................................16
Expansion Slots.....................................................................18
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility.......................................................19
Introduction ...........................................................................19
Running the Setup Utility......................................................20
Standard CMOS Setup Page..................................................21
Advanced Setup Page............................................................22
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.........................................................30
Change Password...................................................................30
Exit ........................................................................................31
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................32
Introduction ...........................................................................32
Installing Support Software...................................................33
Bundled Software Installation...............................................35