Table of Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................... 4
Overview...............................................................................................4
Icons..................................................................................................... 5
Hardware Specifications/Features....................................................6
Software Specifications......................................................................8
Technical Support............................................................................... 8
Returning Merchandise for Service................................................. 8
2. Board Installation.............................................................. 9
Unpacking............................................................................................ 9
Installation........................................................................................... 9
Quick Reference for Jumpers.............................................................11
Map of Motherboard Jumpers.......................................................... 12
Setting Jumpers................................................................................... 14
Clear CMOS & Reset Password........................................................15
Server Management Connector (External SMI)..............................15
Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector................................................. 16
Audio Connectors.............................................................................. 16
Soft Power Connector.........................................................................17
Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation..............................18
CMOS RTC...........................................................................................18
Flash EEPROM.................................................................................... 18
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis.................................... 18
Installing Memory............................................................................... 19
Cache Memory.....................................................................................22
Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan.................................................23
Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives................................................. 31
Connecting the Power Supply...........................................................33
Installing Add-on Cards.................................................................... 34
Connecting PS/2, USB, Serial & Parallel Drivers............................ 35
Intel Ethernet Setup and Use............................................................ 36
Frequently Asked Questions............................................................ 49
3. BIOS Configuration...........................................................53
Main Setup...........................................................................................54
Advanced CMOS Setup.................................................................... 59
Chipset Setup...................................................................................... 64
Power Management Setup.................................................................68
Plug and Play Setup............................................................................73