Table Of Contents - ECS A55F-M2 V.2.0 User Manual

Preface
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction............................................................................................1
Feature.....................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components...................................................................5
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
Installing Hardware.........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................11
Expansion Slots.............................................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................15
Installing a SATA Hard Drive........................................................18
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................19
Connecting Case Components...........................................................20
Front Panel Header.......................................................................23
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility.................................................................... 25
The Standard Configuration.........................................................25
Entering the Setup Utility..............................................................25
Resetting the Default CMOS Values...........................................26
Using BIOS........................................................................................26
BIOS Navigation Keys..................................................................27
Main Menu...................................................................................28
Advanced Menu............................................................................28
Chipset Menu................................................................................39
M.I.B.III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu.....................................41
Boot Menu....................................................................................44
Security Menu...............................................................................46
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