User Manual

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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
Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................................8
Setting Jumpers..............................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings..............................................................9
Jumper Settings..............................................................................9
Connecting Case Components...............................................................10
Front Panel Header.....................................................................11
Installing Hardware...................................................................................12
Installing Memory Modules.........................................................12
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive........15
Installing Add-on Cards..............................................................17
Connecting Optional Devices......................................................19
Connecting I/O Devices..........................................................................21
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