Introduction; To Different Users; First-Time Diy System Builder; Experienced Diy User - Shuttle FN45U User Manual

1.1 To Different Users

First-Time DIY System Builder

Welcome to the DIY world! Building your own computer system is not as diffi-
cult as you may think. To make your first computer DIY experience successful,
right from the start, we have designed Chapter 3 Hardware Installation in a
step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system builders. Prior to installa-
tion, we suggest you read the whole manual to gain a complete understanding
of your new FN45U mainboard.

Experienced DIY User

Congratulate on your purchase of the FN45U mainboard. You will find install-
ing your new FN45U mainboard is quite easy. Bundled with an array of onboard
functions, the highly-integrated FN45U mainboard provides you with a total
solution to build the stablest and most reliable system. Referring to section 3.2
Jumper Settings and Chapter 4 Software Utility, you will find how to work
out your new mainboard. Chapter 5 BIOS Setup also contains the relevant
information on how to tune up your system to achieve higher performance.

System Integrator

You have wisely chosen FN45U to construct your system. FN45U incorporates
all the state-of-the-art technology of the nForce2 Ultra400+nForce2 Raid MCP
chipset from nVIDIA. Each integrates the most advanced functions you've ever
found in a compact Small Form Factor ATX board.

1 INTRODUCTION

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