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GA-8SIMLP Motherboard
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Table of Content
Item Checklist ..................................................................................4
WARNING! .......................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................5
Features Summary................................................................................................ 5
GA-8SIMLP Motherboard Layout ....................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ............................................8
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 9
Step1-1 : CPU Installation .............................................................................. 9
Step1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation .............................................................. 10
Step 2: Install memory modules ....................................................................... 11
Step 3: Install expansion cards .........................................................................12
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply .............13
Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction .............................................................. 13
Step 4-2 : Connectors Introduction ................................................................ 15
Step 4-3: Jumper Introduction ....................................................................... 21
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .................................................................... 23
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2a) ..........................................24
Standard CMOS Features .................................................................................26
Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................................................29
Integrated Peripherals .......................................................................................31