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MotherboardUser’sGuide
Table of Contents
Trademark ................................................................................... i
Static Electricity Precautions............................................................ iii
Pre-Installation Inspection ................................................................ iii
Features and Checklist Translation .................................................... v
Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................ 1
Key Features ........................................................................................2
Package Contents ................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation ..................................... 6
Motherboard Components................................................................... 7
I/O Ports ...............................................................................................8
Installing the Processor .......................................................................9
Installing Memory Modules ...............................................................10
Jumper Settings ..................................................................................12
Install the Motherboard.....................................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices............................................................14
Install Other Devices..........................................................................17
Expansion Slots..................................................................................20
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility............................................... 29
Running the Setup Utility ..................................................................30
Standard CMOS Setup Page .............................................................31
Advanced Setup Page ........................................................................32
Features Setup Page ..........................................................................33
Power Management Setup Page........................................................35
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page..........................................................37
Load Optimal Settings .......................................................................38
Load Best Performance Settings ........................................................38
Features Setup Page ..........................................................................39
CPU PnP Setup Page .........................................................................41
Hardware Monitor Page....................................................................42
Change Password and Exit................................................................43
Chapter 4: Software & Applications ..................................... 44
Installing Support Software...............................................................45
Bundled Software Installation...........................................................47
Hyper- Threading CPU ......................................................................48
DualMonitor................................................................................................23