User`s guide

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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark............................................................................................................i
Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................................... i
Pre-Installation Inspection............................................................................................. i
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Key Features.................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5
Motherboard Components ............................................................................................ 6
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Processor ................................................................................................. 8
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................................... 9
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................ 10
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 11
Connecting Optional Devices .....................................................................................12
Install Other Devices ....................................................................................................14
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................ 16
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 18
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 18
Running the Setup Utility ...................................................…………………………...18
Standard CMOS Setup Page....................................................................................... 1 9
Advanced Setup Page ..................................................................................................20
Features Setup Page ....................................................................................................22
Power Management Setup Page ................................................................................2 3
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page ..................................................................................24
BIOS Security Features Setup Page...........................................................................25
CPU PnP Setup Page ..................................................................................................25
Hardware Monitor Page ..............................................................................................26
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................ 26
Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................27
Discard Changes and Exit ...........................................................................................27
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 28
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 28
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................28
Bundled Software Installation .................................................................................... 30