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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before
relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices
are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from
the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are
unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could
interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the
voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or
your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came
with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not
damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets
and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may
become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your
retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This
chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system
components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed
descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.