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Table of Contents
GA-M68MT-D3P/GA-M68MT-S2P Motherboard Layout
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5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
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6
1-1
Installation Precautions
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6
1-2
Product Specifications
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7
1-3
Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
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9
1-3-1
Installing the CPU
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9
1-4
Installing the Memory
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9
1-4-1
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
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10
1-5
Installing an Expansion Card
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10
1-6
Back Panel Connectors
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10
1-7
Internal Connectors
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12
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
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19
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
Integrated Peripherals
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26
2-7
Power Management Setup
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2-8
PnP/PCI Configurations
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30
2-9
PC Health Status
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30
2-10
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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2-11
Load Optimized Defaults
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32
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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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
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34
Installing Chipset Drivers
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34
Chapter 4 Appendix
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34
Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
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