Contents

 

CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED ............................................................

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INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................

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SPECIFICATION ..........................................................................................................

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CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................

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Layout of K8SLI................................................................................................................

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION ......................................................................................

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CPU Processor Installation ................................................................................................

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Memory Installation ..........................................................................................................

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Back Panel Configuration................................................................................................

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Front Panel Indicator: SW/LEDSPEAKER ...............................................................................

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Connectors.......................................................................................................................

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Headers & Jumpers..........................................................................................................

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Audio Connectors ............................................................................................................

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Slots .................................................................................................................................

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Power Supply Attachments..............................................................................................

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CHAPTER 2. BIOS SETUP..........................................................................

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INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................

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MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................

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ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES ..................................................................................

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INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS.....................................................................................

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POWER MANAGEMENT............................................................................................

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HARDWARE MONITOR ............................................................................................

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LOAD DEFAULTS .....................................................................................................

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EXIT MENU..............................................................................................................

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CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE SETUP............................................................

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SOFTWARE LIST ......................................................................................................

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION......................................................................................

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APPENDIX I: 5.1 CHANNEL SETUP...........................................................................

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APPENDIX II: RAID SETUP .....................................................................................

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APPENDIX : SLI (SCALABLE LINK INTERFACE)..................................................

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Introduction: ....................................................................................................................

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Requirements:..................................................................................................................

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Installation .......................................................................................................................

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