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CONTENTS
Copyright Notice...............................................................................................................ii
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii
Revision History...............................................................................................................ii
Technical Support............................................................................................................ii
Safety Instructions..........................................................................................................iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................................iv
WEEE Statement..............................................................................................................v
Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide...................................................................................2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit)...........................................................................2-3
Memory.................................................................................................................2-5
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-6
Back Panel...........................................................................................................2-9
Connectors........................................................................................................2-10
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-16
Slots....................................................................................................................2-17
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup............................................................................................3-1
Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2
The Main Menu.....................................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features...................................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features...................................................................................3-9
Advanced Chipset Features............................................................................3-12
Integrated Peripherals.......................................................................................3-13
Power Management Setup...............................................................................3-16
PNP/PCI Configurations.....................................................................................3-18
H/W Monitor........................................................................................................3-20
Load Optimized Defaults...................................................................................3-23
BIOS Setting Password....................................................................................3-24
Appendix A. Realtek ALC883 Audio...................................................................A-1
Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver................................................................A-2
Software Configuration......................................................................................A-4
Hardware Setup................................................................................................A-19