Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................... 3
1.1 Package Checklist .......................................................................................... 3
1.2 Specications ................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Mainboard Layout .......................................................................................... 7
1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices ............................................................. 10
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..............................................................12
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis .......................................................................
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2.2 Installing Mainboard ...................................................................................
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2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler..........................................................13
2.3.1 Installation of the CPU ..............................................................................................13
2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler .................................................................................
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2.4 Installation of Memory Modules.....................................................................14
2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices.......................................................................15
2.5.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors ......................................................................15
2.5.2 Serial ATA Connectors ...............................................................................................
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2.5.3 PCI and PCI Express slots .........................................................................................
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Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup ..............................................16
3.1 Checking Jumper Settings ........................................................................... 16
3.2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header ................................................................... 16
3.3 Keyboard Power Function ............................................................................ 16
3.4 FAN Power Connectors ................................................................................ 17
3.5 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ................................................. 17
3.6 Additional USB Port Headers ....................................................................... 18
3.7 Front Panel Audio Connection Header.......................................................... 18
3.8 Internal Audio Connectors ........................................................................... 19
3.9 ATX Power InputConnectors ........................................................................ 19
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility ......................................................... 20
4.1 About BIOS Setup ..............................................
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4.2 To Run BIOS Setup ............................................
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4.3 About CMOS..............................................
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4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test)..................................................................... 20
4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility................................................................ 21
4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility .................................................................................................. 21
4.5.2 Control Keys ............................................................................................................ 22
4.5.3 Standard CMOS Features ........................................................................................ 23
4.5.4 Advanced BIOS Features ......................................................................................... 25
4.5.5 Advanced Chipset Features ..................................................................................... 27
4.5.6 Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................................ 28
4.5.7 Power Management Setup ...................................................................................... 32
4.5.8 PnP PCI Conguration ............................................................................................. 34
4.5.9 PC Health Status ...................................................................................................... 35
4.5.10 Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................................... 36
4.5.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .......................................................................................... 37
4.5.12 Load Optimized Defaults ........................................................................................ 37
4.5.13 Set Supervisor/User Password .............................................................................. 37
4.5.14 Save & Exit Setup ................................................................................................... 38
4.5.15 Exit Without Saving ................................................................................................ 38
Chapter 5 Driver Installation ...... ................................................... 39
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