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Table of Contents
Optional Items
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Box Contents
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GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Layout
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Block Diagram
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Chapter 1
Hardware Installation
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9
1-1
Installation Precautions
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1-2
Product Specifications
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10
1-3
Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
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1-3-1
Installing the CPU
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12
1-3-2
Installing the CPU Cooler
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14
1-4
Installing the Memory
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1-4-1
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
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15
1-4-2
Installing a Memory
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1-5
Installing an Expansion Card
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1-6
Back Panel Connectors
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1-7
Internal Connectors
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Chapter 2
BIOS Setup
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2-1
Startup Screen
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2-2
The Main Menu
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2-3
Standard CMOS Features
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2-4
Advanced BIOS Features
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2-5
Integrated Peripherals
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2-6
Power Management Setup
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2-7
PnP/PCI Configurations
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2-8
PC Health Status
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2-9
Frequency/Voltage Control
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2-10
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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2-11
Load Optimized Defaults
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2-12
Set Supervisor/User Password
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2-13
Save & Exit Setup
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2-14
Exit Without Saving
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