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
Setting Jumper Switches................................................... 11
Install the Mainboard........................................................12
Connecting Optional Devices ............................................13
Install Other Devices ........................................................ 15
Expansion Slots ............................................................... 17
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............................................................. 30
Exit ................................................................................. 30
Chapter 4: Software & Applications.......................................... 31
About the Software & CD-ROM.......................................31
Utility Software Reference ................................................ 32
Appendis:Hyper Threading CPU.......................................34