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CONTENTS
Copyright Notice
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ii
Trademarks
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ii
Revision History
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ii
Technical
Support
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ii
Safety Instructions
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iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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iv
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement
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v
Chapter 1 Getting Started
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1-1
Mainboard Specifications
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1-2
Mainboard Layout
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1-4
Packing Checklist
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1-5
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
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2-1
Quick Components Guide
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2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
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2-3
Memory
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2-7
Power Supply
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2-9
Back Panel
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2-11
Connectors
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2-13
Button
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2-22
Slots
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2-23
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
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3-1
Entering Setup
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3-2
The Main Menu
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3-4
Standard CMOS Features
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3-6
Advanced BIOS Features
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3-8
Integrated Peripherals
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3-11
Power Management Setup
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3-13
PNP/PCI Configurations
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3-16
H/W Monitor
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3-18
Cell Menu
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3-19
Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults
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3-23
BIOS Setting Password
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3-24
Appendix A Creative Sound Blaster
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A-1
Hardware Setup
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A-2
Installing the Creative Audio Driver
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A-6
Software Configuration
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A-8