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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
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8
Setting Jumpers...................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9
Jumper Settings...................................................................9
Connecting Case Components.....................................................10
Front Panel Connector......................................................12
Installing Hardware........................................................................13
Installing the Processor.....................................................13
Installing Memory Modules...............................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...17
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................19
Installing Add-on Cards....................................................20
Connecting Optional Devices............................................22
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................26
Chapter 3
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Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility.................................................................27
The Standard Configuration..............................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...................................................27
Updating the BIOS............................................................29
Using BIOS.....................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Features.................................................30
Advanced BIOS Features..................................................32
Advanced Chipset Features...............................................35