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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard
Table of Content
Item Checklist .........................................................................................4
GA-8IPXDR-E Series Model List ........................................................... 4
WARNING! ...............................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................................6
Features Summary ...................................................................................... 6
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process................................................ 9
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU).....................................10
Step 1-1: Installing Motherboard to the Chassis... ....................................................... 10
Step 1-2: CPU Installation................................................................................................11
Step 1-3: CPU Heat Sink Installation ............................................................................. 13
Step 2: Install memory modules ................................................................ 15
Step 3: Install expansion cards ................................................................. 17
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply ........... 18
Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction............................................................................ 18
Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction.................................................................................. 20
Step 4-3: Jumper Setting Introduction ............................................................................ 30
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..........................................................................36
Main ........................................................................................................... 38
Advanced ................................................................................................... 41
Advanced Configuration.................................................................................................. 42
Chipset Configuration ...................................................................................................... 44
Power Management Configuration................................................................................. 45
PCI-X Configuration........................................................................................................ 46
Peripheral Configuration .................................................................................................. 47
Security ...................................................................................................... 54
Boot ............................................................................................................ 56
Exit .............................................................................................................58