Table Of Contents - Abit GD8 User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction ......................................................................... 1-1
1-1. Features & Specifications .......................................................................1-1
1-2. Layout Diagram ......................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup................................................................... 2-1
2-1. Install The Motherboard..........................................................................2-1
2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly ...............................................2-2
2-3. Install System Memory ...........................................................................2-4
2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches .........................................................2-6
(1). ATX Power Input Connectors .......................................................2-6
(2). FAN Power Connectors.................................................................2-7
(3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header..................................................2-8
(4). Wake-up Header............................................................................2-9
(5). Front Panel Audio Connection Header........................................2-10
(6). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ................................2-11
(7). Additional USB Port Headers .....................................................2-12
(8). Internal Audio Connectors ..........................................................2-13
(9). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors .....................................2-14
(10). Serial ATA Connectors ................................................................2-15
(11). Status Indicators..........................................................................2-15
(12). PCI Express x16 Slot ..................................................................2-16
(13). PCI Express x1 Slots...................................................................2-16
(14). Back Panel Connectors ...............................................................2-17
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup .......................................................................... 3-1
3-1. SoftMenu Setup ......................................................................................3-2
3-2. Standard CMOS Features........................................................................3-4
3-3. Advanced BIOS Features........................................................................3-7
3-4. Advanced Chipset Features...................................................................3-10
3-5. Integrated Peripherals ...........................................................................3-12
3-6. Power Management Setup.....................................................................3-16
3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations ........................................................................3-19
3-8. PC Health Status ...................................................................................3-21
3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults ........................................................................3-22
3-10. Load Optimized Defaults ......................................................................3-22
3-11. Set Password .........................................................................................3-22
3-12. Save & Exit Setup .................................................................................3-22
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