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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ...................................................................................I
Static Electricity Precautions ............................................................ III
Pre-Installation Inspection ................................................................ III
Features & Checklist Translations ........................................V
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ 1
Key Features ........................................................................................ 2
Package Contents ................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation ..................................... 6
Motherboard Components ................................................................... 7
I/O Ports ............................................................................................... 8
Installing Memory Modules ................................................................. 9
Jumper Settings .................................................................................. 11
Install the Motherboard..................................................................... 12
Connecting Optional Devices ............................................................ 13
Install Other Devices ..........................................................................16
Expansion Slots.................................................................................. 18
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility............................................... 20
Introduction ....................................................................................... 20
Running the Setup Utility ........................... …………………………...21
Standard CMOS Setup Page .............................................................22
Advanced Setup Page ........................................................................23
Power Management Setup Page ........................................................26
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page.......................................................... 28
Load Optimal Settings ....................................................................... 29
Load Best Performance Settings ........................................................29
Features Setup Page ..........................................................................29
CPU PnP Setup Page ......................................................................... 31
Hardware Monitor Page ....................................................................32
Change Password ..............................................................................33
Exit ..................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 4: Software & Applications ..................................... 34
Introduction ....................................................................................... 34
Installing Support Software............................................................... 35
Bundled Software Installation ........................................................... 37