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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
The SW1 Connector.......................................................................................11
Installing Hardware...................................................................................12
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 12
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 13
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 15
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 16
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 17
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................................19
CHAPTER 3 21
Using BIOS 21
About the Setup Utility..............................................................................21
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 21
Running the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 22
Using BIOS...............................................................................................22
Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 23
Advanced Setup Page.................................................................................... 24
Power Management Setup Page .................................................................... 26
PCI / Plug and Play Setup.............................................................................. 27
Load Optimal Settings................................................................................... 28
Load Best Performance Settings.................................................................... 28
Features Setup Page....................................................................................... 28
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