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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 (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement....................................v
Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4
Packing Checklist.................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9
Back Panel..........................................................................................................2-10
Connectors........................................................................................................2-12
Jumper................................................................................................................2-20
Button.................................................................................................................2-22
Slots....................................................................................................................2-23
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup.............................................................................................3-1
Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2
The Main Menu.....................................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features...................................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features..................................................................................3-11
Integrated Peripherals.......................................................................................3-14
Power Management Setup...............................................................................3-16
H/W Monitor........................................................................................................3-20
BIOS Setting Password.....................................................................................3-21
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-20
User Setting.......................................................................................................3-26
Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-27
Appendix A Realtek ALC888/888T Audio .........................................................A-1
Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver................................................................A-2
Software Configuration......................................................................................A-4
Hardware Setup................................................................................................A-19
Appendix B Dual Core Center..............................................................................B-1