Table Of Contents - Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4 User Manual

Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6
GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 7
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9
1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ....................................................... 12
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1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16
1-6 Setup of an SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration .................................. 17
1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 20
1-8 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 22
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 33
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FAa) ..................................................... 34
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 36
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 38
2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 40
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 44
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 46
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 47
2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 49
2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 51
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 51
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 52
2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 53
2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 53

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Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12
Installation of the CPU Cooler ............................................................................ 13
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