ASUS P2L97A User’s Manual
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
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How this Manual is Organized
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Item Checklist
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II. FEATURES
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Features of the ASUS P2L97A Motherboard
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The ASUS P2L97A Motherboard
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III. INSTALLATION
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Layout of the ASUS P2L97A Motherboard
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Installation Steps
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1. Jumpers
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Jumper Settings
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2. System Memory (DIMM)
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DIMM Memory Installation Procedures:
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3.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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4. Expansion Cards
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Expansion Card Installation Procedure
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Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
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Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards
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5. External Connectors
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Power Connection Procedures
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IV. BIOS SOFTWARE
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Support Software
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Flash Memory Writer Utility
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Advanced Features Menu
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Managing and Updating Your Motherboard’s BIOS
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BIOS Setup
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Load Defaults
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Standard CMOS Setup
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Details of Standard CMOS Setup:
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