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Preface i
Features and Packing List Translations iii
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction.................................................................................................1
Checklist .....................................................................................................1
Standard Items................................................................................................. 1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................3
Mainboard Components .............................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 6
Installing the Mainboard 6
Safety Precautions......................................................................................6
Quick Guide................................................................................................6
Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................7
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 7
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 8
Connecting Case Components...................................................................9
Front Panel Connector................................................................................... 10
Installing Hardware ...................................................................................11
Installing the Processor...................................................................................11
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 13
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 14
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 16
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 17
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 19
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................................22
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 23
CHAPTER 3 24
Using BIOS 24
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................24
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 24
Starting Setup ................................................................................................ 25
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................ 26
Using BIOS...............................................................................................27
Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 27
Advanced BIOS Setup................................................................................... 29
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