Mainboard User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Trademarks.............................................................................. I
Chapter 1 .........................................................................................1
Introduction..................................................................................1
Key Features............................................................................2
Package Contents.....................................................................6
Static Electricity Precautions...................................................7
Pre-Installation Inspection.......................................................7
Chapter 2 .........................................................................................9
Mainboard Installation.................................................................9
Mainboard Components ........................................................10
I/O Ports.................................................................................11
Install A CPU ........................................................................12
Installing Memory Modules ..................................................13
Setting Jumper Switches........................................................14
Install the Mainboard.............................................................15
Install the Extension Brackets ...............................................17
VGA Extension Bracket .....................................................17
Optional Extension Brackets.................................................17
Install Other Devices.............................................................20
Expansion Slots.....................................................................22
Chapter 3 .......................................................................................23
BIOS Setup Utility.....................................................................23
Introduction ...........................................................................23
Running the Setup Utility......................................................24
Standard CMOS Setup Page..................................................25
Advanced Setup Page............................................................26
Power Management Setup Page............................................28
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page.............................................29
Load Optimal Settings...........................................................30
Load Best Performance Settings............................................30
Features Setup Page...............................................................31
CPU PnP Setup Page.............................................................33
Hardware Monitor Page.........................................................34
Change Password...................................................................35
Exit ........................................................................................35
Chapter 4: Using the Mainboard Software....................................37
Utility Software Reference ........................................................38
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