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Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

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

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

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

Chapter 2

7 7

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.............................................................................16

Connecting Optional Devices........................................................18

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..........21

Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................23

Connecting Case Components..........................................................24

Front Panel Header.......................................................................26

Chapter 3

27 27

Using BIOS 27

About the Setup Utility....................................................................27

The Standard Configuration..........................................................27

Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................27

Updating the BIOS.........................................................................29

Using BIOS..........................................................................................29

Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................30

Advanced Setup.............................................................................32

Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................34