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Preface i
Features and Packing List Translations !
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 5
Installing the Mainboard 5
Safety Precautions................................................................................................5
Quick Guide...........................................................................................................5
Installing the Mainboard in a Case.....................................................................6
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................................................6
Setting Jumpers .................................................................................................6
Checking Jumper Settings................................................................................. 7
Jumper Settings................................................................................................. 7
Connecting Case Components...........................................................................8
The FPI Connector............................................................................................9
Installing Hardware.............................................................................................10
Installing the Processor...................................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules............................................................................ 11
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ..........................................................13
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive.................................................................. 14
Installing Add-on Cards.................................................................................. 15
Connecting Optional Devices..........................................................................16
Connecting I/O Devices.....................................................................................18
CHAPTER 3 21
Using BIOS 21
About the Setup Utility........................................................................................21
The Standard Configuration............................................................................ 21
Running the Setup Utility................................................................................22
Using BIOS..........................................................................................................22
Standard CMOS Features................................................................................ 23
Advanced Setup Page...................................................................................... 24
Management Setup Page................................................................................. 25
Power Management Setup Page...................................................................... 26