Asrock g31m-gs_via User Manuals

Table of Contents

• 1 Introduction

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• Package Contents

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• Specifications

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• Motherboard Layout

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• I/O Panel

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• 2 Installation

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• 2.1 Screw Holes

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• 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

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• 2.3 CPU Installation

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• 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan

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• 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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• 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

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• 2.7 Jumpers Setup

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• 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

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• 2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide

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• Installation

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• 2.11 Driver Installation Guide

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• 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology

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• ETUP UTILITY

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• 3.1 Introduction

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• 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

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• 3.1.2 Navigation Keys

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• 3.2 Main Screen

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• 3.3 Smart Screen

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• 3.4 Advanced Screen

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• 3.4.1 CPU Configuration

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• 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration

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• 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration

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• 3.4.4 IDE Configuration

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• 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration

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• 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration

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• 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration

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• 3.4.8 USB Configuration

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• 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

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• 3.6 Boot Screen

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• 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration

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• 3.7 Security Screen

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• 3.8 Exit Screen

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• 4 Software Support

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• 4.1 Install Operating System

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• 4.2 Support CD Information

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• 4.2.1 Running Support CD

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• 4.2.2 Drivers Menu

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• 4.2.3 Utilities Menu

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• 4.2.4 Contact Information

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