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GA-8IEXW Motherboard
Table of Content
Item Checklist .................................................................................4
WARNING!.......................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................5
Features Summary................................................................................................5
GA-8IEXW Motherboard Layout.........................................................................7
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ...........................................8
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)...........................................9
Step 1-2:CPU Heat Sink Installation............................................................... 10
Step 2: Install memory modules .......................................................................11
Step 3: Install expansion cards.........................................................................13
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply.............14
Step 4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................... 14
Step 4-2 :Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction ......................................... 16
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ....................................................................24
Q-Flash Utility.......................................................................................................25
Main (For example: BIOS Ver. :F1)..................................................................26
Advanced...............................................................................................................29
Advanced BIOS Features............................................................................ 29
Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................ 32
Power Management Setup .......................................................................... 35
Pnp/PCI Configuration................................................................................. 38
Boot ........................................................................................................................39
Server.....................................................................................................................41
Security..................................................................................................................45
Clk/Voltage ............................................................................................................47
Defaults..................................................................................................................48
Exit..........................................................................................................................49