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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark............................................................................................................i
Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................................... i
Pre-Installation Inspection............................................................................................. i
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Key Features.................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5
Motherboard Components ............................................................................................ 6
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Processor ................................................................................................. 9
Installing Memory Modules ........................................................................................10
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................ 12
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 1 3
Connecting Optional Devices .....................................................................................14
Install Other Devices ....................................................................................................16
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................ 18
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 22
Introduction ..................................................................................................................22
Running the Setup Utility ...................................................…………………………...22
Standard CMOS Setup Page....................................................................................... 2 3
Advanced Setup Page ..................................................................................................24
Features Setup Page ....................................................................................................26
Power Management Setup Page ................................................................................ 28
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page ..................................................................................29
BIOS Security Features Setup Page........................................................................... 3 0
CPU PnP Setup Page .................................................................................................. 3 0
Hardware Monitor Page ..............................................................................................31
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................ 32
Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................32
Discard Changes and Exit ...........................................................................................32
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 33
Introduction ..................................................................................................................33
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................33
Bundled Software Installation .................................................................................... 35