About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

H ow thi s gui de i s organi zed

This guide contains the following parts:•Chapter 1: Product i ntroduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

•Chapter 2: H ardware i nformati on

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

•Chapter 3: Poweri ng up

This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

•Chapter 4: BI OS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

•Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

•Appendi x: CPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.

Where to fi nd more i nformati on

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websi tes

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Opti onal documentati on

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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