
Table of Contents
Trademarks..............................................................................1
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................4
Key Features............................................................................5
Package Contents.....................................................................5
Static Electricity Precautions...................................................6
Pre-Installation Inspection.......................................................6
Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation...................................................7
Mainboard Components ..........................................................8
I/O Ports...................................................................................8
Install Memory Modules .........................................................9
Jumper Settings .....................................................................11
Install the Mainboard.............................................................12
Connecting Optional Devices................................................13
Install Other Devices.............................................................15
Expansion Slots.....................................................................17
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility.......................................................18
Introduction ...........................................................................18
Running the Setup Utility......................................................19
Standard CMOS Setup Page..................................................20
Advanced Setup Page............................................................21
Power Management Setup Page............................................23
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page.............................................25
Load Optimal Settings...........................................................26
Load Best Performance Settings............................................26
Features Setup Page...............................................................26
CPU PnP Setup Page.............................................................28
Hardware Monitor Page.........................................................29
Change Password...................................................................29
Exit ........................................................................................30
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................31
Introduction ...........................................................................31
Installing Support Software...................................................32
Bundled Software Installation...............................................34