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Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

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

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

Specifications.........................................................................................4

Motherboard Components...................................................................5

Chapter 2

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 the Processor.................................................................10

Installing Memory Modules...........................................................12

Expansion Slots..............................................................................13

Connecting Optional Devices........................................................15

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..........18

Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................20

Connecting Case Components..........................................................21

Front Panel Header.................................................................23

Chapter 3

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Using BIOS 25

About the Setup Utility....................................................................25

The Standard Configuration..........................................................25

Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................25

Resetting the Default CMOS Values..................................................26

Using BIOS.......................................................................................27

Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................28

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

Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................30