Aopen i915gmm-hfs0501a User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents

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• 1.1 A Thank-you Note Before You Get Start

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• 1.2 Features of This Manual

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• 1.3 Safety Information

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• Chapter 2 Introduction to This Motherboard

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• 2.1 How does your motherboard look like?

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• 2.2 Specification

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• 2.3 Block Diagram

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• Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

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• 3.1 Quick Installation Procedure

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• 3.2 Installation You Have to Know

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• Installing CPU

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• Installing CPU Cooler

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• Installing CPU and System Fans

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• Installing Memory Modules

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• Connecting IDE and Floppy Cables

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• Connecting Front Panel Cable

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• Connecting ATX Power Cables

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• 3.3 Other Installation for Your Reference

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• Setting CPU Voltage and Frequency

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• Connecting Serial ATA

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• Connecting PCI express x16 Graphics Slot

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• Connecting PCI Express x 1 Slot

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• Connecting IrDA

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• Dual Gigabit LAN Supported

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• Connecting USB2.0

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• Connecting 1394

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• Super 7.1 Channel Audio Effect

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• Connecting Front Audio

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• Connecting CD_IN

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• Connecting COM1/COM2

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• Connecting Case Open

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• Connecting S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)

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• Connecting PS2 Keyboard

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• Colored Coded Back Panel

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• LED Indication

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• 3.4 Jumper Settings

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• Chapter 4 Special Features and Utilities

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• 4.1 RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)

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• RAID BIOS Setting Utility

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• 4.2 Other Useful Features

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• Chapter 5 Setting BIOS

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• 5.1 Introduction

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• 5.2 How To Use Phoenix-Award™ BIOS Setup Program

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• 5.3 How To Enter BIOS Setup

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• Standard CMOS Features

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• Advanced BIOS Features

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• Advanced Chipset Features

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• Integrated Peripherals

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• Power Management Setup

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• PNP/PCI Configurations

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• Silent BIOS/HW Monitor

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• Frequency/Voltage Control

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• Load Setup Defaults

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• Load Turbo Defaults

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• Set Password

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• Save & Exit Setup

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• Exit without Saving

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• Load EEPROM Defaults

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• Save EEPROM Defaults

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• Credits

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• 5.4 BIOS Upgrade under Windows environment

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• 5.5 Vivid BIOS technology

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• Chapter 6 Installing Drivers

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• 6.1 Installing Drivers

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• 6.2 Installing Utilities

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• Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

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• Chapter 8 Technical Support

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• Model Name and BIOS Version

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• Register Your Motherboard

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• Technical Support

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