Table Of Contents - ECS A990FXM-A Manual

Preface
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction............................................................................................1
Feature.....................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components...................................................................6
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions...............................................................................9
Choosing a Computer Case..................................................................9
Installing the Motherboard in a Case.................................................9
Checking Jumper Settings..................................................................10
Setting Jumpers.............................................................................10
Checking Jumper Settings................................................................11
Installing Hardware.........................................................................12
Installing the Processor....................................................................12
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................13
Expansion Slots.............................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..........20
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................22
Connecting Case Components...........................................................23
Front Panel Header.......................................................................26
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility.................................................................... 27
The Standard Configuration..........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utilities...........................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS Values............................................28
Using BIOS........................................................................................29
BIOS Navigation Key....................................................................29
Main Menu...................................................................................30
Advanced Menu............................................................................31
Chipset Menu................................................................................39
M.I.B.X(MB Intelligent Bios X) Menu...........................................40
Boot Menu....................................................................................44
Security Menu...............................................................................45
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