Table Of Contents - ECS 945GCT-M2 Manual

Preface
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction.................................................................................................1
Feature..........................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components........................................................................4
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions......................................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case.......................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case......................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................................8
Setting Jumpers..............................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings..............................................................9
Jumper Settings..............................................................................9
Installing Hardware..................................................................................10
Installing the Processor................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules.........................................................12
Expansion Slots............................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices.......................................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive........20
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...............................................21
Connecting I/O Devices..........................................................................22
Connecting Case Components...............................................................23
Front Panel Header......................................................................25
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility........................................................................... 27
The Standard Configuration........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility..............................................................27
Using BIOS................................................................................................28
Standard CMOS Setup.................................................................29
Advanced Setup............................................................................30
Advanced Chipset Setup...............................................................32
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