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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction ......................................................................................1
Checklist ..........................................................................................2
Standard Items ..................................................................................... 2
Optional Accessories ........................................................................... 2
Features...........................................................................................3
Mainboard Components ..................................................................5
Choosing a Computer Case ............................................................6
CHAPTER 2 7
Installing the Mainboard 7
Safety Precautions...........................................................................7
Quick Guide .....................................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................9
Setting Jumpers ................................................................................... 9
Checking Jumper Settings ................................................................. 10
Jumper Settings ..................................................................................11
Installing the Mainboard in a Case ................................................14
Connecting Case Components......................................................15
The Panel1 and Panel2 Connectors ................................................... 16
Installing Hardware........................................................................17
Installing the Processor...................................................................... 17
Installing Memory Modules .............................................................. 21
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM............................................. 23
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive..................................................... 26
Installing Add-on Cards..................................................................... 27
Connecting Optional Devices............................................................ 29
Connecting I/O Devices.................................................................32
External Connector Color Coding ..................................................... 33
CHAPTER 3 34
Using BIOS 34
About the Setup Utility ...................................................................34
The Standard Configuration .............................................................. 35
Entering the Setup Utility.................................................................. 36
Using BIOS ....................................................................................37
