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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ............................................................................................................ i
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Key Features .................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5
Motherboard Components ............................................................................................ 6
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Processor ................................................................................................. 7
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................ 1 0
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 1 0
Connecting Optional Devices .....................................................................................1 2
Install Other Devices .................................................................................................... 1 4
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................ 1 6
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 18
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1 8
Running the Setup Utility ................................................... …………………………...18
Standard CMOS Setup Page ....................................................................................... 1 9
Advanced Setup Page .................................................................................................. 2 0
Features Setup Page ....................................................................................................2 1
Power Management Setup Page ................................................................................ 2 3
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page ..................................................................................2 4
BIOS Security Features Setup Page ........................................................................... 2 5
CPU PnP Setup Page .................................................................................................. 2 5
Hardware Monitor Page .............................................................................................. 2 6
Load Best Performance Settings ................................................................................. 2 7
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................ 2 7
Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................ 2 7
Discard Changes and Exit ........................................................................................... 2 7
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 28
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 2 8
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................2 8
Bundled Software Installation .................................................................................... 3 0