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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark............................................................................................................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 ..........................................................................................8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................10
Install the Motherboard ...............................................................................................10
Connecting Optional Devices .....................................................................................12
Install Other Devices ....................................................................................................15
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................17
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility....................................................................... 21
Introduction ..................................................................................................................21
Running the Setup Utility ...................................................…………………………...21
Standard CMOS Setup Page.......................................................................................22
Advanced Setup Page ..................................................................................................23
Features Setup Page ....................................................................................................24
Power Management Setup Page ................................................................................26
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page ..................................................................................27
BIOS Security Features Setup Page...........................................................................28
CPU PnP Setup Page ..................................................................................................28
Hardware Monitor Page..............................................................................................29
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................30
Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................30
Discard Changes and Exit...........................................................................................30
Chapter 4: Software & Applications ..............................................................31
Introduction ..................................................................................................................31
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................31
Bundled Software Installation ....................................................................................33
