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Preface
CHAPTER 1
Introduction ............................................................................... 1
Checklist................................................................................... 1
Standard Items ................................................................................................ 1
Features ................................................................................... 2
Mainboard Components ............................................................. 4
Choosing a Computer Case ....................................................... 6
CHAPTER 2
Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 7
Quick Guide .............................................................................. 8
Checking Jumper Settings .......................................................... 9
Setting Jumpers .............................................................................................. 9
Checking Jumper Settings.......................................................................... 10
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 11
Installing the Mainboard in a Case ............................................ 12
Connecting Case Components ................................................. 13
The Panel Connector................................................................................... 14
Installing Hardware .................................................................. 15
Installing the Processor............................................................................... 15
Installing Memory Modules ....................................................................... 18
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ................................................... 20
Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive ............................................................ 22
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive (FDD) ............................................... 23
Installing Add-On Cards............................................................................. 24
Connecting Optional Devices .................................................................... 26
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................ 29
External Connector Color Coding............................................................. 30
CHAPTER 3
About the Setup Utility.............................................................. 31
The Standard Configuration ....................................................................... 32
Entering the Setup Utility ........................................................................... 33
Updating the BIOS....................................................................................... 34
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