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Preface i
Chapter 1 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
Installing Hardware............................................................................8
Installing the Processor...................................................................8
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................10
Expansion Slots.............................................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................16
Installing a SATA Hard Drive.......................................................18
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................19
Connecting Case Components..........................................................20
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.............................................................................30
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................32
Integrated Peripherals..................................................................33
Power Management Setup.............................................................34
PCI/PnP Setup...............................................................................35
PC Health Status...........................................................................35
M.I.B. III (MB Intelligent Bios)......................................................39