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1. Introduction.................................................................................................. 4
Overview.............................................................................................4
Icons................................................................................................. 5
BX Chipset Hardware Specifications/Features........................... 6
VIA Chipset Hardware Specifications/Feaures........................... 8
Technical Support............................................................................10
Returning Merchandise for Service...............................................10
2. Board Installation.......................................................................................12
Unpacking....................................................................................... 12
Installation...................................................................................... 12
Quick Reference for Jumpers........................................................ 14
Map of Motherboard Jumpers..................................................... 15
Jumper Settings............................................................................. 17
Clear CMOS & Reset Password .................................................. 18
Soft Power Connector.................................................................... 19
Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation......................... 20
Creative Labs Audio Connectors ................................................ 20
External SMI.................................................................................... 20
Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector............................................ 20
CMOS RTC...................................................................................... 20
Flash EEPROM............................................................................... 21
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis .............................. 21
Installing Memory.......................................................................... 21
Cache Memory................................................................................ 24
Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan........................................... 25
Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives............................................. 29
Connecting the Power Supply...................................................... 32
Installing Add on Cards ............................................................... 33
Connecting PS/2, USB, Serial and Parallel Devices................... 34
3. BIOS Configuration..................................................................................36
Main Setup Menu.......................................................................... 37
Advanced CMOS Setup................................................................ 42
Chipset Setup.................................................................................. 47
Power Management Setup............................................................ 53
Plug and Play Setup....................................................................... 57
Peripherals Setup.............................................................................62