Table Of Contents - Gigabyte GA-8IDX3 Series User Manual

GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard
Revision History ..................................................................................... 4
Item Checklist ......................................................................................... 4
WARNING! ............................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................. 6
Summary of Features .................................................................................. 6
GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ................................................ 9
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)..................................... 10
CPU Installation ............................................................................................................... 11
CPU Heat Sink Installation ............................................................................................. 12
Step 2: Install memory modules ................................................................ 13
Step 3: Install expension cards ................................................................. 14
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply ........... 15
I/O Back Panel Introduction ............................................................................................. 15
Connectors Introduction ................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .......................................................................... 21
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F1) ......................................... 22
Standard CMOS Features......................................................................... 24
Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................................... 28
Advanced Chipset Features ...................................................................... 30
Integrated Peripherals .............................................................................. 33
Power Management Setup ....................................................................... 40
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