| Table of Contents |
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Chapter 1 Introduction | 3 | |
1.1 | Package Checklist | 3 |
1.2 | Specifications | 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 | 12 | |
2.2 | Installing Mainboard | 12 |
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 | 13 | |
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 | 15 | |
2.5.3 PCI and PCI Express slots | 15 | |
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 | 20 | |
4.2 To Run BIOS Setup | 20 | |
4.3 About CMOS | 20 | |
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 Configuration | 34 | |
4.5.9 PC Health Status | 35 | |
4.5.10 Frequency/Voltage Control | 36 | |
4.5.11 Load | 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 |
APPENDIX 1 | 41 |