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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Feature.....................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components...................................................................4
Chapter 2
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Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions..............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case...............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case.................................................7
Installing Hardware...............................................................................9
Installing the Processor...................................................................9
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................10
Expansion Slots ...........................................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..........17
Connecting I/O Devices.....................................................................19
Connecting Case Components..........................................................20
Front Panel Header..................................................................22
Chapter 3
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Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility....................................................................25
The Standard Configuration..........................................................25
Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................25
Using BIOS...........................................................................................26
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................27
Advanced Setup.............................................................................29
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................31