Elitegroup A960M-M2 (V1.0) - Manual (Page 3)

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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Feature.....................................................................................................2
Specifications.........................................................................................4
Motherboard Components...................................................................5
Chapter 2 7 77 77
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions...............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case.................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings....................................................................8
Setting Jumpers................................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings................................................................9
Jumper Settings...............................................................................9
Installing Hardware..........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................12
Expansion Slots..............................................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices.........................................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..........18
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................20
Connecting Case Components...........................................................21
Front Panel Header .................................................................23
Chapter 3 25 25 25 25 25
Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility....................................................................25
The Standard Configuration..........................................................25
Entering the Setup Utility................................................................25
Resetting the Default CMOS Values ..................................................26
Using BIOS........................................................................................26
BIOS Navigation Keys...................................................................27
Main Menu.....................................................................................27
Advanced Menu..............................................................................28