GIGABYTE AM2 Processor Motherboard GA-M57SLI-S4 User Manual
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Table of Contents
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
1-3-1
Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12
1-3-2
Installation of the CPU Cooler ............................................................................ 13
1-4
Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14
1-5
Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16
1-6
Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration ....................................... 17
1-7
I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 20
1-8
Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 21
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 31
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F3c) ...................................................... 32
2-1
Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 34
2-2
Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 36
2-3
Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 38
2-4
Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 42
2-5
PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 44
2-6
PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 45
2-7
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 47
2-8
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 49
2-9
Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 49
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 50
2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 51
2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 51