Mainboard User’s Manual
III
Table of Contents
Trademarks ..............................................................................I
Chapter 1......................................................................................... 1
Introduction................................................................................. 1
Key Features........................................................................... 2
Package Contents.................................................................... 5
Static Electricity Precautions.................................................. 6
Pre-Installation Inspection...................................................... 6
Chapter 2......................................................................................... 7
Mainboard Installation ................................................................ 7
Mainboard Components.......................................................... 8
I/O Ports.................................................................................. 9
Install A CPU........................................................................ 10
Installing Memory Modules.................................................. 11
Setting Jumper Switches....................................................... 13
Install the Mainboard............................................................ 13
Optional Extension Brackets................................................. 15
Install Other Devices ............................................................ 17
Expansion Slots..................................................................... 19
Chapter 3....................................................................................... 21
BIOS Setup Utility.................................................................... 21
Introduction........................................................................... 21
Running the Setup Utility..................................................... 22
Standard CMOS Setup Page................................................. 23
Advanced Setup Page ........................................................... 24
Power Management Setup Page............................................ 26
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page............................................ 27
Load Optimal Settings.......................................................... 28
Load Best Performance Settings........................................... 28
Features Setup Page.............................................................. 29
CPU PnP Setup Page ............................................................ 31
Hardware Monitor Page........................................................ 32
Change Password.................................................................. 33
Exit........................................................................................ 33
Chapter 4: Using the Mainboard Software ................................... 35
About the Software CD-ROM................................................... 35
Utility Software Reference........................................................ 36