GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY GA-X99-Phoenix SLI

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Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Details essential safety and handling procedures to prevent damage during hardware installation.

1-2 Product Specifications

Lists key technical specifications for the motherboard components and features.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Provides instructions for installing the CPU and its associated cooler.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Guides on how to install memory modules into the motherboard's DIMM slots.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Instructions for installing expansion cards like graphics cards into PCI Express slots.

1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire;NVIDIA SLI Configuration

Details system requirements and steps for setting up multi-GPU configurations.

1-7 Back Panel Connectors

Identifies and describes all external ports and connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.

1-8 Internal Connectors

Details the various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard for system components.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Describes the initial GIGABYTE logo screen and function keys displayed during boot.

2-2 The Main Menu

Explains the layout and navigation of the BIOS Classic Setup mode.

2-3 M.I.T.

Details the Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) section for system performance tuning.

2-4 System

Provides system information, language selection, and time settings within the BIOS.

2-5 BIOS

Covers BIOS boot options, security settings, and fast boot configurations.

2-6 Peripherals

Manages onboard devices like PCIe slots, LAN, and audio LEDs.

2-7 Chipset

Configuration options for the PCH SATA controllers.

2-8 Power

Settings related to platform power management and system power-on options.

2-9 Save & Exit

Options for saving BIOS changes, loading defaults, and exiting the setup.

Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set

3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers

Instructions for installing SATA drives and configuring SATA controller modes.

3-2 Installing the SATA RAID;AHCI Driver and Operating System

Guides on installing Windows with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers and required system software.

Chapter 4 Drivers Installation

4-1 Drivers & Software

Explains how to install drivers and software using the GIGABYTE driver disk.

4-2 Application Software

Details available GIGABYTE applications and free software for installation.

4-3 Information

Provides information about drivers and contact details for GIGABYTE support.

Chapter 5 Unique Features

5-1 BIOS Update Utilities

Describes GIGABYTE's tools for updating the motherboard's BIOS.

5-2 APP Center

Overview of GIGABYTE App Center for managing system apps, drivers, and BIOS.

5-3 Smart Switch

Provides easy access to frequently used apps and sets the default Windows screen.

Chapter 6 Appendix

6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output

Covers configuring audio jacks for input and output.

6-2 Troubleshooting

Provides guidance for diagnosing and resolving system startup issues.

Regulatory Statements

Contains compliance information, environmental directives, and safety notices.