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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................................................................................... 12
Installing Hardware...................................................................................13
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 13
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 16
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 17
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 19
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 20
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 21
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................................23
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 24
CHAPTER 3 25
Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility..............................................................................25
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 25
Entering the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 26
Updating the BIOS........................................................................................ 26
Using BIOS...............................................................................................27
Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 28
Advanced BIOS Setup Option....................................................................... 30
Advanced Chipset Features Option ............................................................... 33
Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 35
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