Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ...................................................................1
Key Features............................................................................2
Package Contents ....................................................................5
Static Electricity Precautions...................................................6
Pre-Installation Inspection.......................................................6
Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation...................................................7
Mainboard Components ..........................................................8
I/O Ports ..................................................................................8
Installing the Processor............................................................9
Installing Memory Modules ..................................................10
Jumper Settings .....................................................................11
Install the Mainboard.............................................................12
The Panel Connector .............................................................13
Other Devices Installation .....................................................14
Expansion Slots Installation ..................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices ...............................................16
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility.......................................................18
Introduction ...........................................................................18
Running the Setup Utility........... …………………………...19
Standard CMOS Setup Page..................................................20
Advanced Setup Page............................................................21
Power Management Setup Page ............................................24
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page...............................................25
Load Optimal Settings...........................................................26
Load Best Performance Settings ...........................................26
Features Setup Page...............................................................27
CPU PnP Setup Page.............................................................28
Hardware Monitor Page ........................................................29
Change Password ..................................................................29
Exit ........................................................................................30
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................31
Introduction ...........................................................................31
Installing Support Software...................................................32
Bundled Software Installation ...............................................34
Hyper Threading CPU...........................................................35
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