Computer Hardware User Manual

Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................. 4
Overview.............................................................................................4
Icons................................................................................................. 5
Chipset Hardware Specifications/Feaures.................................... 6
Technical Support..............................................................................8
Returning Merchandise for Service................................................8
2. Board Installation.......................................................................................10
Unpacking....................................................................................... 10
Installation...................................................................................... 10
Quick Reference for Jumpers........................................................ 12
Map of Motherboard Jumpers..................................................... 13
Setting Jumpers.............................................................................16
Clear CMOS & Reset Password .................................................. 17
Soft Power Connector.................................................................... 17
Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation......................... 18
Creative Labs Audio Connectors ................................................ 18
Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector............................................ 18
Power LED Connector.....................................................................19
CMOS RTC...................................................................................... 19
Flash EEPROM............................................................................... 19
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis .............................. 19
Installing Memory.......................................................................... 20
Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan........................................... 24
Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives............................................. 27
Installing Add on Cards ............................................................... 29
Connecting PS/2, USB, Serial and Parallel Devices................... 30
Connecting the Power Supply...................................................... 32
3. BIOS Configuration..................................................................................33
Main Setup Menu.......................................................................... 36
Standard CMOS Setup................................................................ 38
BIOS Features Setup.......................................................................41
Chipset Features Setup...................................................................46
Power Management Setup............................................................ 49
PnP/PCI Configuration ...................................................................54
Intergrated Peripherals....................................................................57
Flash Writer Utility...........................................................................60