17IntroductionAbout the PackageThe system board package contains the following items. If any ofthese items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer orsales representative for assistance.; The system board; One IDE cable; One FDD cable; Two Serial ATA data cables; One power cable with 2 Serial ATA power connectors; Smart connectors; One I/O shield; One RAID floppy diskette; One “Mainboard Utility” CD; A user’s manual; Auto Boost System (ABS) installation guideThe system board and accessories in the package may not comesimilar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordanceto the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more infor-mation about the standard package in your region, please contactyour dealer or sales representative.Before Using the System BoardBefore using the system board, prepare basic system components.If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will needat least the following internal components.• A CPU• Memory module• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.You will also need external system peripherals you intend to usewhich will normally include at least a keyboard, a mouse and a videodisplay monitor.