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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ................................................................................... i
Features and Checklist Translation ................................................... v
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ 1
Key Features ........................................................................................ 2
Package Contents ................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation ..................................... 7
Motherboard Components ................................................................... 8
I/O Ports ............................................................................................. 10
Installing the Processor ..................................................................... 11
Installing Memory Modules ............................................................... 13
Jumper Settings ..................................................................................15
Install the Motherboard.....................................................................16
Connecting Optional Devices ............................................................ 18
Install Other Devices .......................................................................... 21
Expansion Slots..................................................................................24
Dual Monitor ..................................................................................... 27
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility............................................... 28
Introduction ....................................................................................... 28
Running the Setup Utility ........................... …………………………...29
Standard CMOS Setup Page ............................................................. 30
Advanced Setup Page ........................................................................ 31
Features Setup Page ..........................................................................33
Power Management Setup Page ........................................................ 35
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page.......................................................... 37
BIOS Security Features Setup Page ..................................................38
CPU PnP Setup Page .........................................................................39
Hardware Monitor Page .................................................................... 41
Load Best Performance Settings ........................................................42
Load Optimal Defaults .......................................................................42
Save Changes and Exit ...................................................................... 42
Discard Changes and Exit .................................................................42
Chapter 4: Software & Applications ..................................... 43
Introduction ....................................................................................... 43
Installing Support Software............................................................... 44
Bundled Software Installation ........................................................... 46
Hyper-Threading CPU ....................................................................... 47