User's Guide

Motherboard User’s Guide
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Static Electricity Precautions
1. Don’t take this motherboard and components out of their original
static-proof package until you are ready to install them.
2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If
you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching
the bare metal of the systemchassis.
3. Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those
components unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard
on the top of static-protection package with component side facing
up while installing.

Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components and connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect thismotherboard has been damaged, do not connect
power to the system. Contact your mainboard vendor about those
damages.

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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark.....................................................................................................................i
Chapter 1:Introduction............................................................................1
Key Features..............................................................................................1
Package Contents......................................................................................4

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation......................................................5
MotherboardComponents.........................................................................6
I/O Ports....................................................................................................7
Installing Memory Modules.......................................................................8
Jumper Settings.......................................................................................10
Install theMotherboard...........................................................................10
Connecting Optional Devices...................................................................12
Install Other Devices................................................................................15
Expansion Slots ......................................................................................17

Chapter 3: BIOS SetupUtility..............................................................19
Introduction............................................................................................19
Running the Setup Utility.........................................................................19
Standard CMOS Setup Page....................................................................20
Advanced Setup...