Table Of Contents - ECS A890GXM-A2 Manual

Preface
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction............................................................................................1
Features...................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components...................................................................5
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions...............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case..................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case.................................................7
Installing Hardware............................................................................8
Installing the Processor...................................................................8
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................10
Expansion Slots.............................................................................12
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................14
Installing a SATA Hard Drive.......................................................16
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................17
Connecting Case Components..........................................................18
Front Panel Header.......................................................................21
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility....................................................................23
The Standard Configuration..........................................................23
Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................23
Resetting the Default CMOS Values...............................................24
Using BIOS............................................................................................25
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................26
Advanced Setup.............................................................................28
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................30
Integrated Peripherals..................................................................31
Power Management Setup.............................................................32
PCI/PnP Setup..............................................................................33
PC Health Status...........................................................................33
M.I.B. III (MB Intelligent Bios)......................................................37
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