Intel GA-G1975X - Manual (Page 4)

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Table of Contents
Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6
GA-G1975X 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 Heatsink .............................................................. 13
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 13
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink .................................................................................. 14
1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 15
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 17
1-6 Configuring a Multi-Graphics Cards System .................................................. 18
1-6-1 Configuring a Multi View System ...................................................................... 18
1-6-2 Configuring an ATi CrossFireTM System ........................................................ 19
1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 20
1-8 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 21
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 35
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1) ....................................................... 36
2-1
Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 38
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 41
2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 44
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 46
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 47
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 48
2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 50
2-8 Top Performance ............................................................................................. 54
2-9 Select Language ............................................................................................. 54
2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 55
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 55
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 56
2-13 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 56
2-14 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 57