Asus P4SDR-VM Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS
P4SDR-VM motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the P4SDR-VM motherboard. It
includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and
the new technology it supports.
Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It includes description of the
switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on
the BIOS beep codes.
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.
Index
This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this document.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.