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GA-8SMML Motherboard
Table of Content
Revision History ..............................................................................4
Item Checklist ..................................................................................4
WARNING! .......................................................................................5
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................6
Features Summary................................................................................................ 6
GA-8SMML Motherboard Layout ....................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ............................................9
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) .........................................10
CPU Installation ......................................................................................... 10
CPU Heat Sink Installation ............................................................................ 11
Step 2: Install memory modules .......................................................................12
Step 3: Install expansion cards .........................................................................13
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply .............14
I/O Back Panel Introduction .......................................................................... 14
Connectors Introduction ............................................................................... 16
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .................................................................... 22
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F1) ..............................................23
Standard CMOS Features .................................................................................25
BIOS Features Setup ..........................................................................................28
Chipset Features Setup ......................................................................................30
Power Management Setup ................................................................................34
PnP/PCI Configuration ........................................................................................36