ECS GF8200A User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Introduction

  1
• Feature

  2
• Motherboard Components

  5
• Safety Precautions

  7
• Choosing a Computer Case

  7
• Installing the Motherboard in a Case

  7
• Checking Jumper Settings

  8
• Setting Jumpers

  8
• Checking Jumper Settings

  9
• Jumper Settings

  9
• Installing Hardware

  10
• Installing the Processor

  10
• Installing Memory Modules

  11
• Expansion Slots

  16
• Connecting Optional Devices

  18
• Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive

  22
• Connecting I/O Devices

  23
• Connecting Case Components

  25
• Front Panel Header

  28
• About the Setup Utility

  29
• The Standard Configuration

  29
• Entering the Setup Utility

  29
• Using BIOS

  30
• Standard CMOS Setup

  31
• Advanced Setup

  33
• Advanced Chipset Setup

  35
• Integrated Peripherals

  36
• Power Management Setup

  37
• PCI/PNP Configuration

  39
• PC Health Status

  40
• M.I.B (MB Intelligent BIOS)

  41
• Load Default Settings

  44
• Supervisor Password

  44
• User Password

  45
• Save & Exit Setup

  45
• Exit Without Saving

  45
• Updating the BIOS

  46
• About the Software CD-ROM

  47
• Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista

  47
• Running Setup

  48
• Manual Installation

  52
• Utility Software Reference

  52
• HDMI Audio setting SOP

  53
• Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array

  57
• Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array

  59
• Key Features

  67
• Hybrid SLI Products

  68
• Hybrid Requirements and Constraints

  69
• Installation and Use

  70