Elitegroup Z87H3-A2X GOLDEN (V1.0) User Manual
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Chapter 2
9
Installing the Motherboard 9
Safety Precautions.............................................................................9
Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis......................................9
Installing Hardware....................................................................10
Installing the Processor...........................................................10
Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................12
Installing Memory Modules...................................................13
Installing Add-on Cards..........................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices..................................................17
Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................24
Connecting Case Components................................................25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
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Chapter 1
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Introducing the Motherboard
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Introduction...................................................................................1
Pakage Contents............................................................................1
Specifications................................................................................2
Motherboard Components..........................................................4
I/O Ports...............................................................................................6
Chapter 3
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Using BIOS
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About the Setup Utility........................ .......................................31
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................31
Entering the Setup Utility........................................................31
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................32
Using BIOS.......................................................................................32
BIOS Navigation Key
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Main Menu.............................................................................34
Advanced Menu......................................................................35
Chipset Menu..........................................................................49
M.I.B.X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) Menu....................................57
Boot Menu..............................................................................67
Security Menu.........................................................................68
Exit Menu................................................................................69
Updating the BIOS...................................................................70