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Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any
of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.
Version 8.1

Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Themanufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision orchanges.

Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emissionlimits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept anyinterference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual
The manual consists of thefollowing:

Chapter 1

Describes features of the motherboard,
and provides a shipping checklist.

Introducing the Motherboard

Go to ⇒ page 1
Chapter 2

Describes installation of motherboard
components.

Installing the Motherboard

Go to ⇒ page 7
Chapter 3

Provides information on using the BIOS
Setup Utility.

Using BIOS

Go to ⇒ page 24
Chapter 4

Describes themotherboard software.

Using the Motherboard Software

Go to ⇒ page 50

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface

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CHAPTER 1

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Introducing the Motherboard

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Introduction .................................................................................................1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Choosing...