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Preface i
CHAPTER 1
1
Introducing the Mainboard
1
Introduction .................................................................................................1
Checklist .....................................................................................................1
Standard Items ................................................................................................. 1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................4
Mainboard Components .............................................................................5
CHAPTER 2
7
Installing the Mainboard
7
Safety Precautions......................................................................................7
Quick Guide ................................................................................................7
Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings ..........................................................................8
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 8
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 9
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 9
Connecting Case Components .................................................................10
Front Panel Connector ....................................................................................11
Installing Hardware ...................................................................................13
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 13
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ......................................................... 16
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 17
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 18
Audio Subsystem........................................................................................... 20
Connecting Optional Devices ........................................................................ 22
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................................25
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 26
CHAPTER 3
27
Using BIOS
27
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................27
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 27
Starting Setup ................................................................................................ 28
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................ 29
Using BIOS ...............................................................................................30
Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 31
Advanced BIOS Setup................................................................................... 32
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................................ 35
