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Table of Contents
GA-G41M-Combo Motherboard Layout
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
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1-1
Installation Precautions
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1-2
Product Specifications
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1-3
Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
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1-3-1
Installing the CPU
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1-4
Installing the Memory
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1-4-1
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
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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
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
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2-4
Standard CMOS Features
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2-5
Advanced BIOS Features
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2-6
Advanced Chipset Features
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2-7
Integrated Peripherals
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2-8
Power Management Setup
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2-9
PnP/PCI Configurations
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2-10
PC Health Status
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2-11
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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2-12
Load Optimized Defaults
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2-13
Set Supervisor/User Password
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2-14
Save & Exit Setup
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2-15
Exit Without Saving
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
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3-1
Installing Chipset Drivers
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Regulatory Statements
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