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Preface i

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction......................................................................................1

Feature...............................................................................................2

Motherboard Components.............................................................4

Chapter 3 23

Using BIOS 23

About the Setup Utility................................................................ 23

The Standard Configuration...................................................23

Entering the Setup Utility........................................................23

Using BIOS......................................................................................24

Standard CMOS Setup...........................................................25

Advanced Setup......................................................................27

Advanced Chipset Setup.........................................................28

Integrated Peripherals............................................................29

Chapter 2

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Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions...........................................................................7

Choosing a Computer Case............................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7

Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8

Setting Jumpers........................................................................8

Checking Jumper Settings........................................................9

Jumper Settings........................................................................9

Installing Hardware........................................................................10

Installing Memory Modules...................................................10

Expansion Slot........................................................................12

Connecting Optional Devices................................................14

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...16

Connecting I/O Devices................................................................18

Connecting Case Components.....................................................19

Front Panel Header................................................................21