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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Feature............................................................................................2
Specifications................................................................................4
Motherboard Components..........................................................5
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 Clear CMOS Button........................................................9
Installing Hardware........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.....................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...............................................12
Expansion Slots..................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices.............................................17
Installing a SATA Hard Drive..............................21
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................22
Connecting Case Components.....................................................23
Front Panel Header..............................................................26
Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 27
The Standard Configuration..............................................27
Entering the Setup Utility....................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS Values....................................28
Using BIOS......................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Setup......................................................30
Advanced Setup.................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................34
Integrated Peripherals.......................................................35
Power Management Setup..................................................36