Gigabyte GA-K8VM800M, User Manual

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GA-K8VM800M Motherboard
English
Table of Content
Read Me First! .................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................ 8
Features Summary ......................................................................................... 8
GA-K8VM800M Motherboard Layout .......................................................... 11
Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 12
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process........................................... 13
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................... 14
Step 2: Install Memory Modules .................................................................. 16
Step 3: Install expansion cards .................................................................... 17
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply............. 18
Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction ....................................................................... 18
Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction ............................................................................. 20
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ....................................................................... 35
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D8) ......................................... 36
Standard CMOS Features ........................................................................... 38
Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................................. 40
Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................. 41
Power Management Setup .......................................................................... 44
PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................ 45
PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 46
Frequency/Voltage Control ........................................................................... 47
Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................ 48
Load Optimized Defaults .............................................................................. 48