Table Of Contents - ECS A780GM-A User Manual

Preface
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction............................................................................................1
Features...................................................................................................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
Connecting Case Components..........................................................10
Front Panel Header
Installing Hardware..........................................................................13
Installing the Processor.................................................................13
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................14
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..........18
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................20
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................22
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................25
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility....................................................................27
The Standard Configuration..........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................27
Updating the BIOS.........................................................................29
Using BIOS.......................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................30
Advanced Setup.............................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................34
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