ECS NFORCE6M-A2 User Manual

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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
Installing Hardware........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.....................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...............................................11
Expansion Slots.................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices............................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...20
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................21
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................22
Connecting Case Components.....................................................23
Front Panel Header...........................................................25
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 Features.................................................30
Advanced Setup..................................................................33
Advanced Chipset Setup.....................................................35

ECS NFORCE6M-A2 Specifications

General

Brand	ECS
Model	NFORCE6M-A2
Category	Motherboard
Language	English