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Table of Contents
Box Contents
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Optional Items
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GA-EX38T-DQ6 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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9
1-2
Product Specifications
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10
1-3
Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
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13
1-3-1
Installing the CPU
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13
1-3-2
Installing the CPU Cooler
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15
1-3-3
Removing the Crazy Cool Heatsink from the Back of the Motherboard
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16
1-4
Installing the Memory
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1-4-1
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
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1-4-2
Installing a Memory
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1-5
Installing an Expansion Card
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1-6
Installing the SATA Bracket
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1-7
Back Panel Connectors
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21
1-8
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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45
2-6
Power Management Setup
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2-7
PnP/PCI Configurations
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51
2-8
PC Health Status
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52
2-9
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
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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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