Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................4
Overview...............................................................................................4
Icons..................................................................................................... 5
Hardware Specifications/Features....................................................6
Software Specifications......................................................................8
Technical Support............................................................................... 8
Returning Merchandise for Service................................................. 9
2. Board Installation..............................................................11
Unpacking............................................................................................11
Installation........................................................................................... 11
Quick Reference for Jumpers.............................................................13
Map of Motherboard Jumpers.......................................................... 14
Setting Jumpers................................................................................... 16
Server Management Connector (External SMI)..............................18
Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector................................................. 18
Audio Connectors.............................................................................. 19
Clear CMOS & Reset Password........................................................19
Soft Power Connector.........................................................................20
Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation..............................20
CMOS RTC...........................................................................................20
Flash EEPROM.................................................................................... 20
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis....................................21
Installing Memory............................................................................... 21
Cache Memory.....................................................................................24
Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan.................................................25
Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives................................................. 32
Connecting the Power Supply...........................................................34
Installing Add-on Cards..................................................................... 35
Connecting PS/2, USB, Serial & Parallel Drivers............................ 36
Intel Ethernet Setup and Use............................................................ 37
Creative Labs Sound Drivers Installation Note..............................50
Frequently Asked Questions............................................................ 50
3. BIOS Configuration...........................................................53
Main Setup...........................................................................................54
Advanced CMOS Setup.................................................................... 59
Chipset Setup...................................................................................... 64
Power Management Setup.................................................................70