Introduction; To Different Users; First-Time Diy System Builder; Experienced Diy User - Shuttle FN45 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 FN45 mainboard.

Experienced DIY User

Congratulate on your purchase of the FN45 mainboard. You will find installing
your new FN45 mainboard is quite easy. Bundled with an array of onboard
functions, the highly-integrated FN45 mainboard provides you with a total so-
lution 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 FN45 to construct your system. FN45 incorporates all
the state-of-the-art technology of the nForce2 Ultra 400 chipset from NVIDIA.
Each integrates the most advanced functions you've ever found in a compact
Flex ATX board.

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