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Table of Contents
GA-990FX-Gaming Motherboard Layout .........................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5
1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 5
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1-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................ 9
1-4 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................... 9
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 10
1-6 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 10
1-7 Onboard Buttons and Switch ......................................................................... 12
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1-9 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................20
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 21
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 21
2-3 System Information ........................................................................................ 25
2-4 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 26
2-5 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 28
2-6 Power Management ....................................................................................... 30
2-7 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................32
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Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 44