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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