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Table of Contents
Box Contents
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Optional Items
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GA-Z77X-UP7 Motherboard Layout
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GA-Z77X-UP7 Motherboard Block Diagram
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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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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
1-4
Installing the Memory
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16
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
Setting up AMD CrossFireX
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/NVIDIA SLI Configuration
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19
1-7
Installing the eSATA Bracket
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1-8
Back Panel Connectors
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21
1-9
Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs
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24
1-10
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
M.I.T.
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2-4
System
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2-5
BIOS Features
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2-6
Peripherals
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57
2-7
Power Management
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62
2-8
Save & Exit
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
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65
3-1
Installing Chipset Drivers
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65
3-2
Application Software
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3-3
Technical Manuals
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66
3-4
Contact
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3-5
System
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