Table Of Contents - ECS A78F2P-M2 User Manual

Preface
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction...........................................................................................1
Pakage Contents..................................................................................1
Specifications......................................................................................2
Motherboard Components................................................................4
I/O Ports...............................................................................................6
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions..............................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis.......................................7
Checking Jumper Settings..................................................................8
Installing Hardware...........................................................................9
Installing the Processor............................................................9
Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...................................................11
Installing Add-on Cards..........................................................12
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................14
Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................20
Connecting Case Components........................................................21
Front Panel Header................................................................23
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility......................................................................25
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................25
Entering the Setup Utility.......................................................25
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................26
Using BIOS.........................................................................................26
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................27
Main Menu.............................................................................28
Advanced Menu......................................................................29
Chipset Menu..........................................................................41
M.I.B III(MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu....................................43
Boot Menu...............................................................................45
Security Menu.........................................................................46
Exit Menu...............................................................................47
Updating the BIOS......................................................................48

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