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Preface
CHAPTER 1
Introduction.................................................................................................1
Checklist .....................................................................................................1
Standard Items ................................................................................................. 1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................3
Mainboard Components .............................................................................4
CHAPTER 2
Safety Precautions......................................................................................6
Quick Guide ................................................................................................6
Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings ..........................................................................7
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 7
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 8
Connecting Case Components ...................................................................9
Front Panel Connector ....................................................................................11
Installing Hardware ...................................................................................12
Installing the Processor...................................................................................12
Installing Memory Modules ...........................................................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/SATA Hard Drive/ CD-ROM............................16
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive..................................................................19
Installing Add-on Cards..................................................................................20
Connecting Optional Devices .........................................................................21
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................................23
External Connector Color Coding ..................................................................24
CHAPTER 3
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................25
The Standard Configuration ...........................................................................25
Entering the Setup Utility ...............................................................................26
Updating the BIOS .........................................................................................26
Using BIOS...............................................................................................27
Standard CMOS Features ...............................................................................28
Advanced BIOS Features ...............................................................................30
Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................................32
Integrated Peripherals.....................................................................................34
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