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1. Introduction.....................................................................................................4
Overview..................................................................................................... 4
Icons............................................................................................................5
Hardware Specifications/Features.......................................................... 5
Software Specifications............................................................................ 7
Technical Support......................................................................................7
Returning Merchandise for Service........................................................8
2. Board Installation.......................................................................................... 9
Unpacking...................................................................................................9
Precautions.................................................................................................9
Installation Steps.......................................................................................10
What is a Jumper?..................................................................................... 11
Map of Motherboard Jumpers.................................................................12
Picture of Motherboard Features............................................................13
Setting Jumpers..........................................................................................14
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis...........................................17
Installing Memory......................................................................................17
Installing CPU and Cooling Fan..............................................................21
Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives........................................................22
Connecting the Power Supply................................................................. 24
Installing Add-on Cards........................................................................... 26
Connecting PS/2, USB, Serial & Parallel Devices................................. 27
Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................27
3. BIOS Configuration...................................................................................... 32
Introduction to Setup................................................................................32
Main Setup Menu......................................................................................35
Standard CMOS Setup..............................................................................37
BIOS Features Setup.................................................................................40
Chipset Features Setup.............................................................................45
Power Management Setup....................................................................... 48
PnP/PCI Setup............................................................................................53
Integrated Peripherals...............................................................................56
User Password........................................................................................... 58
Flash Writer Utility.....................................................................................59
4. System Resources......................................................................................... 62
POST Messages........................................................................................ 62
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