Table Of Contents - ECS Motherboard User Manual

Motherboard User's Guide
Trademark ............................................................................................................ i
Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................................... i
Pre-Installation Inspection ............................................................................................. i
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Key Features .................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5
Motherboard Components ............................................................................................ 6
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Processor ................................................................................................. 7
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................................... 9
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................ 1 2
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 1 3
Connecting Optional Devices ..................................................................................... 1 4
Install Other Devices .................................................................................................... 1 6
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................ 1 8
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 19
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1 9
Running the Setup Utility ................................................... .................................19
Standard CMOS Setup Page ....................................................................................... 2 0
Advanced Setup Page .................................................................................................. 2 1
Features Setup Page .................................................................................................... 2 3
Power Management Setup .......................................................................................... 2 4
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page .................................................................................. 2 5
BIOS Security Features Setup Page ........................................................................... 2 6
CPU PnP Setup Page .................................................................................................. 2 7
Hardware Monitor Page .............................................................................................. 2 8
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................ 2 8
Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................ 2 9
Discard Changes and Exit ........................................................................................... 2 9
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 31
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3 1
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................ 3 1
Bundled Software Installation .................................................................................... 3 3
AMI/AWARD Flash Utility ........................................................................................... 3 3
WinFlash Utility ............................................................................................................. 3 3

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