v Table of Contents v
Introduction................................................................................6
Features and Specifications.........................................................7
Package Checklist ..................................................................... 9
Installation Overview.................................................................. 10
Preparing the Area.................................................................. 10
Handling the System Board....................................................... 11
Tips in Handling the System Board......................................... 11
Hardware Installation............................................................... 12
Board Layout ..................................................................... 13
Memory Installation............................................................. 14
Installing the Modules..................................................... 16
Jumper Settings................................................................. 17
Cache Configuration............................................................ 21
CPU Installation................................................................. 23
Installation Procedure..................................................... 24
Clearance Requirements................................................. 26
Fan Exhaust ................................................................. 26
Built-in Ports...................................................................... 27
Serial Ports................................................................... 27
PS/2 Mouse Port............................................................ 28
Parallel Port.................................................................. 28
Floppy Disk Drive Controller.............................................. 28
Connecting the Floppy and Hard Disk Cable.............................. 29
Connecting the Floppy Disk.............................................. 29
Connecting the IDE Hard Disk Interface............................... 30
Adding a Second IDE Hard Drive....................................... 31
Preparing an IDE Drive for Use.......................................... 31
Installing Expansion Cards........................................................ 32
Software Installation................................................................. 32
Troubleshooting Checklist........................................................... 33