Table of Contents
Trademarks ...................................................................................................I
Chapter 1................................................................................................................1
Introduction.......................................................................................................1
Key Features................................................................................................2
Package Contents........................................................................................4
Static Electricity Precautions....................................................................5
Pre-Installation Inspection.........................................................................5
Chapter 2................................................................................................................6
Mainboard Installation ....................................................................................6
Mainboard Components.............................................................................7
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................7
Install A CPU..............................................................................................8
Install Memory ..........................................................................................10
Setting Jumper Switches..........................................................................11
Install the Mainboard ...............................................................................13
Install the Extension Brackets ................................................................14
Optional Extension Brackets...................................................................15
Install Other Devices................................................................................16
Expansion Slots .........................................................................................18
Chapter 3..............................................................................................................20
BIOS Setup Utility.........................................................................................20
Introduction................................................................................................20
Running the Setup Utility........................................................................21
Standard CMOS Setup Page ...................................................................22
Advanced Setup Page...............................................................................23
Power Management Setup Page.............................................................25
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page..............................................................26
Load Optimal Settings .............................................................................27
Load Best Performance Settings............................................................27
FeaturesSetupPage..................................................................................27
CPU PnP Setup Page................................................................................29
Hardware Monitor Page...........................................................................30
Change Password......................................................................................30
Exit ..............................................................................................................31
Chapter 4..............................................................................................................32
Using the Mainboard Software ....................................................................32
About the Software CD-ROM ................................................................32
Auto-installing under Windows 98........................................................33
Manual Installation...................................................................................36
Utility Software Reference......................................................................36
