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Preface i

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

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

Features.......................................................................................................2

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

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

Connecting Case Components...............................................................10

Front Panel Header.....................................................................12

Installing Hardware...................................................................................12

Installing the Processor...............................................................12

Installing Memory Modules.........................................................14

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

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...............................................18

Installing Add-on Cards..............................................................18

Connecting Optional Devices......................................................20

Connecting I/O Devices..........................................................................22

Chapter 3

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Using BIOS 23

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

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

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

Updating the BIOS.......................................................................25

Using BIOS................................................................................................25

Standard CMOS Features...........................................................26

Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................28

Advanced Chipset Features.........................................................30