ASRock 990FX Extreme9 manual Contents

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Contents

1.

Introduction

5

 

1.1

Package Contents

6

 

1.2

Specifications

6

 

1.3

Unique Features

10

 

1.4

Motherboard Layout

14

 

1.5

I/O Panel

15

2.

Installation

17

 

Pre-installation Precautions

17

 

2.1

CPU Installation

18

 

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

18

 

2.3

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

19

 

2.4

Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

21

 

2.5

SLITM, 3-Way SLITM, and Quad SLITM Operation Guide

23

2.6CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM

 

Operation Guide

29

2.7

Surround Display Information

33

2.8

ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide

34

2.9

Jumpers Setup

36

2.10

Onboard Headers and Connectors

37

2.11

Smart Switches

44

2.12

Dr. Debug

45

2.13

Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation

46

2.14

Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs

46

2.15

SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide.47

2.16

Driver Installation Guide

49

2.17

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM

 

 

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

49

 

2.17.1

Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

 

 

 

Functions

49

 

2.17.2

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /

 

 

 

VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions

50

2.18

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM

 

 

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

51

 

2.18.1

Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

 

 

 

Functions

51

 

2.18.2

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /

 

 

 

VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions

52

2.19

Untied Overclocking Technology

52

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Contents 990FX Extreme9 Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Uefi Setup Utility Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications Connector Rear Panel I/OUSB Monitor Bios FeatureSupport CD HardwarePage ASRock Instant Flash Unique FeaturesASRock Extreme Tuning Utility Axtu ASRock Instant BootASRock XFast RAM ASRock APP ChargerASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast LANASRock Internet Flash ASRock Crashless BiosASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock OMG Online Management GuardTurbo 50 / Turbo 60 Overclocking ASRock Fast BootASRock X-Boost ASRock Restart to UefiSocket Motherboard LayoutI/O Panel LAN Port LED IndicationsTable for Audio Output Connection Page Pre-installation Precautions InstallationInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink CPU InstallationDual Channel Memory Configurations Installation of Memory Modules DimmInstalling a Dimm Pcie Slot Configurations Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express SlotsPcie Slots Installing an expansion card Requirements SLITM, 3-Way Slitm and Quad Slitm Operation GuideASRock SLIBridge2S Card Two Goldfingers Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics CardsFor Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS For Slitm mode only Driver Installation and SetupSelect Control Panel tab Select Nvidia Control Panel tabPage Page CrossFire Bridge Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards For Windows 8 / 7 / VistaTM OS For Windows XP OS\ Surround Display Information Surround Display FeatureAdvanced Super IO Configuration CIR Controller Enabled ASRock Smart Remote Installation GuideCIR sensors in different angles Jumper Setting Jumpers SetupSerial ATA Sata Data Cable Onboard Headers and ConnectorsUSB 3.0 Headers Besides four default USB System Panel Header CPU Fan Connectors ATX 12V Power Connector ATX Power ConnectorSerial port Header Installation Guide of Rear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation Guide of Front USB 3.0 PanelSmart Switches Status Code Description 12 Dr. DebugHot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs Serial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Plug Function? What is Hot Swap Function?Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation GuideHow to Hot Unplug a SATA3 HDD How to Hot Plug a SATA3 HDDDriver Installation Guide Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID FunctionsSet up Uefi Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Untied Overclocking Technology Uefi Menu Bar IntroductionF10 F12 Navigation KeysMain Screen Navigation Keys + / Tab Enter Pgup Pgdn HomeOC Tweaker Screen Processor Maximum Frequency AMD Application Power ManagementCPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core TechnologyHT Bus Width Dram Timing Configuration Dram FrequencyPower Down Enable HT Bus SpeedHT Voltage Voltage Configuration CPU Load-line calibrationDram Voltage NB VoltageAdvanced Screen CPU Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter North Bridge ConfigurationSouth Bridge Configuration Storage Configuration Sata Boot ROM ASMedia SATA3 ModeInfrared Port Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Serial Port AddressAcpi Configuration USB Phy Power Down USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnUSB Mouse Power On Legacy USB Support USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller USB 3.0 ControllerSystem Browser Easy RAID InstallerUefi Update Utility Instant Flash ToolUefi Download Server Network Configuration Internet SettingDehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Internet FlashWould you like to save current setting user defaults? Chassis Fan 3 Setting CPU Fan 1 & 2 SettingChassis Fan 1 Setting Chassis Fan 2 SettingSetup Prompt Timeout Boot ScreenFast Boot Boot From Onboard LANAddOn ROM Display Boot Failure GuardBoot Failure Guard Count Full Screen LogoSecurity Screen Secure BootDiscard Changes and Exit Load Uefi DefaultsExit Screen Save Changes and ExitDrivers Menu Install Operating SystemSupport CD Information Running The Support CDInstalling OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB