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GA-7A8DRL Motherboard
Table of Content
Item Checklist ......................................................................................... 4
WARNING! ............................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................. 5
Summary of Features .................................................................................. 5
GA-7A8DRL Motherboard Layout ............................................................... 7
GA-7A8DRL Motherboard Layout (With ZCR) ............................................ 8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process .............................................. 10
Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan.................................. 11
Step1-1: Installing CPU .................................................................................................... 11
Step1-2: Installing Cooling Fan ........................................................................................ 13
Step 2: Install memory modules ................................................................ 15
Step 3: Install expansion cards ................................................................. 18
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply ........... 19
Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction ................................................................................ 19
Step4-2: Connectors Introduction ..................................................................................... 21
Step4-3: Jumper Setting Introduction ................................................................................ 32
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .......................................................................... 36
Main ........................................................................................................... 38
Advanced ................................................................................................... 42
Chipset Configuration ....................................................................................................... 45
I/O Device Configuration ................................................................................................. 46
PCI Configuration ............................................................................................................ 47
Hardware Monitor ........................................................................................................... 48
Console Redirection ........................................................................................................ 50
Security ...................................................................................................... 52
Boot ............................................................................................................ 54
Exit ............................................................................................................. 55
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