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GA-8IAX Motherboard
Table of Content
Item Checklist ......................................................................................... 4
WARNING! ............................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 5
Features Summary ...................................................................................... 5
GA-8IAX Motherboard Layout ...................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ............................................... 9
Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Haet Sink ...................................... 10
Step1-1: Installing CPU ................................................................................................... 10
Step1-2: Installing Heat Sink ............................................................................................ 11
Step 2: Install memory modules ................................................................ 12
Step 3: Install expansion cards ................................................................. 14
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply .......... 15
Step 4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction .......................................................................... 15
Step 4-2 :Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction ................................................... 18
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .......................................................................... 32
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D4)........................................ 33
Standard CMOS Features......................................................................... 35
Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................................... 38
Integrated Peripherals .............................................................................. 41
Power Management Setup ....................................................................... 46
PC Health Status........................................................................................ 48
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............................................................................. 50
Load Optimized Defaults ........................................................................... 50
Set Supervisor/User Password .................................................................. 51
Save & Exit Setup ....................................................................................... 52
Exit Without Saving ................................................................................... 52
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