Instruction Manual

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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction.................................................................................................1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components ..........................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 6
Installing the Motherboard 6
Safety Precautions......................................................................................6
Quick Guide................................................................................................6
Installing the Motherboard in a Case ..........................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 8
Connecting Case Components...................................................................9
Installing Hardware...................................................................................11
Installing the Processor...................................................................................11
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 13
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 15
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 18
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 20
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................................23
CHAPTER 3 24
Using BIOS 24
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................24
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 24
Entering the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 25
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................ 25
Using BIOS...............................................................................................26
Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 27
Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 29
Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................................... 33
Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 35
Power Management Setup............................................................................. 39
PNP/PCI Configurations................................................................................ 41
PC Health Status............................................................................................ 43
Frequency Control......................................................................................... 44
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option..................................................................... 45
Load Optimized Defaults Option................................................................... 45
Set Supervisor/User Password....................................................................... 45