
Table of Contents
Trademarks........................................................................ I
Chapter 1: Introduction..............................................................1
Key Features......................................................................2
Package Contents...............................................................5
Static Electricity Precautions...............................................6
Pre-Installation Inspection...................................................6
Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation...............................................7
Mainboard Components......................................................8
I/O Ports............................................................................8
Installing the Processor.......................................................9
Install Memory Modules...................................................10
Jumper Settings ................................................................11
Install the Mainboard........................................................12
Connecting Optional Devices............................................13
Install Other Devices........................................................16
Expansion Slots................................................................18
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility..................................................19
Introduction.....................................................................19
Running the Setup Utility..................................................20
Standard CMOS Setup Page.............................................. 21
Advanced Setup Page.......................................................22
Power Management Setup Page.........................................24
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page .........................................26
Load Optimal Settings ...................................................... 27
Load Best Performance Settings ........................................27
Features Setup Page..........................................................27
CPU PnP Setup Page ........................................................29
Hardware Monitor Page....................................................30
Change Password.............................................................30
Exit .................................................................................31
Chapter 4: Software & Applications ..........................................32
About the Software & CD-ROM.......................................32
Utility Software Reference................................................33