Mainboard User’s Manual
III
Table of Contents
Trademarks ..............................................................................I
Chapter 1......................................................................................... 1
Introduction................................................................................. 1
Key Features........................................................................... 2
Package Contents.................................................................... 4
Static Electricity Precautions.................................................. 5
Pre-Installation Inspection...................................................... 5
Chapter 2......................................................................................... 7
Mainboard Installation ................................................................ 7
Mainboard Components.......................................................... 8
I/O Ports.................................................................................. 9
Install A CPU.......................................................................... 9
Install Memory...................................................................... 11
Setting Jumper Switches....................................................... 12
Install the Mainboard............................................................ 15
Optional Extension Brackets................................................. 17
Install Other Devices ............................................................ 18
Expansion Slots..................................................................... 20
Chapter 3....................................................................................... 23
BIOS Setup Utility.................................................................... 23
Introduction........................................................................... 23
Running the Setup Utility..................................................... 24
Standard CMOS Features Page............................................. 25
Advanced BIOS Features Page............................................. 26
Advanced Chipset Features Page.......................................... 28
Integrated Peripherals Page................................................... 30
Power Management Setup Page............................................ 32
PnP/PCI Configurations Page............................................... 34
Hardware Monitor Page........................................................ 36
Frequency/Voltage Control................................................... 37
Load BestPerf. Defaults........................................................ 38
Load Optimized Defaults...................................................... 38
Set Password......................................................................... 38
Save & Exit Setup................................................................. 39
Exit Without Saving.............................................................. 39
Using the Mainboard Software..................................................... 41
About the Software CD-ROM................................................... 41
Drivers Installation.................................................................... 42