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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................4
GA-H97TN Motherboard Layout......................................................................................5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 6
1-2 ProductSpecications...................................................................................... 7
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ................................................................. 9
1-4 Installing the Memory/Expansion Card ............................................................ 9
1-5 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 10
1-6 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 11
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................23
2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 25
2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 27
2-2-1 S5 RTC Wake Settings...........................................................................................28
2-2-2 Trusted Computing .................................................................................................29
2-2-3 CPUConguration..................................................................................................30
2-2-4 SATAConguration.................................................................................................32
2-2-5 Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology.............................................................................33
2-2-6 SuperIOConguration...........................................................................................34
2-2-7 H/W Monitor............................................................................................................35
2-2-8 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology........................................................................36
2-2-9 Intel(R) Ready Mode Technology ...........................................................................37
2-3 Chipset Menu................................................................................................. 38
2-4 Boot Menu...................................................................................................... 40
2-5 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 42
2-6 Save & Exit Menu........................................................................................... 43
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................45
3-1 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 45
3-1-1 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................45
3-1-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ....................................................................................46
Regulatory Statements.............................................................................................. 48
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 51