Table Of Contents - ECS K7AMA User Manual

Trademarks ...................................................................................................I
Chapter 1 ................................................................................................................1
Introduction....................................................................................................... 1
Key Features ................................................................................................2
Package Contents ........................................................................................4
Static Electricity Precautions ....................................................................5
Pre-Installation Inspection.........................................................................5
Chapter 2 ................................................................................................................6
Mainboard Installation ....................................................................................6
Mainboard Components.............................................................................7
I/O Ports ....................................................................................................... 7
Install A CPU..............................................................................................8
Install Memory ..........................................................................................10
Setting Jumper Switches..........................................................................11
Install the Mainboard ...............................................................................13
Install the Extension Brackets ................................................................14
Optional Extension Brackets...................................................................15
Install Other Devices ................................................................................16
Expansion Slots .........................................................................................18
Chapter 3 ..............................................................................................................20
BIOS Setup Utility.........................................................................................20
Introduction................................................................................................20
Running the Setup Utility........................................................................21
Standard CMOS Setup Page ...................................................................22
Advanced Setup Page...............................................................................23
Power Management Setup Page.............................................................25
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 ..............................................................................................................32
Using the Mainboard Software ....................................................................32
About the Software CD -ROM ................................................................32
Auto-installing under Windows 98........................................................33
Manual Installation...................................................................................36
Utility Software Reference......................................................................36

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