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 ................................................................................................. 7
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
Running Setup Utility................................................................................................... 1 8
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 ..................................................................................................26
Hardware Monitor Page ..............................................................................................27
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................ 27
Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................28
Discard Changes and Exit ...........................................................................................2 8
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 29
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 29
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................29
Bundled Software Installation .................................................................................... 31