ASRock 990FX Extreme4 manual Introduction, Package Contents

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 990FX Extreme4 motherboard, a reliable moth- erboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step- by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated ver- sion will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock 990FX Extreme4 Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 990FX Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 990FX Extreme4 Support CD

1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card

1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional)

1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel

4 x HDD Screws

6 x Chassis Screws

1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket

ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual” in our support CD for details.

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Contents 990FX Extreme4 Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Uefi Menu Bar Install Operating SystemCPU Configuration Super IO Configuration Acpi Configuration USB ConfigurationIntroduction Package ContentsSpecifications USB ConnectorSmart Switch Unique Feature Bios FeatureSupport CD HardwarePage Page Page Designed in Taipei Motherboard LayoutTable for Audio Output Connection I/O PanelLAN Port LED Indications Page Pre-installation Precautions InstallationInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink CPU InstallationDual Channel Memory Configurations Installation of Memory Modules DimmInstalling a Dimm Pcie Slots Installing an expansion cardExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Requirements Slitm and Quad Slitm Operation GuideDouble-click Nvidia Settings icon on your Windows taskbar Driver Installation and SetupFor Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS For Slitm mode only Select Control Panel tab Select Nvidia Control Panel tabPage CrossFire Bridge Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards CrossFireTM Bridge For Windows 7 / VistaTM OS Install the required drivers to your systemFor Windows XP OS \ Surround Display Information Surround Display FeatureClear Cmos Jumper Jumpers SetupJumper Setting Onboard Headers and Connectors USB 3.0 Header Besides two default USB Serial ATA3 ConnectorsOptional wireless transmitting USB 2.0 HeadersCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows youTuner card, or Mpeg card Front Panel Audio HeaderPower LED to this header to Power LED Header Please connect the chassisIndicate system power status Power offATX Power Connector CPU Fan ConnectorsATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX Power supply to this connectorFront USB 3.0 Panel Installation Guide USB 3.0 Panel Rear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation GuideSmart Switches Status Code Description 11 Dr. DebugPage Page Page What is Hot Plug Function? Serial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Swap Function? Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDsPoints of attention, before you process the Hot Plug SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation GuideHow to Hot Plug a SATA3 HDD Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Driver Installation GuideSet up Uefi Make a SATA3 Driver DisketteMake a SATA3 driver diskette by following .16.1 on Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration\ RAID Installation Guide Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Untied Overclocking Technology Uefi Menu Bar IntroductionMain Screen Navigation KeysTo jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen System Time HourMinuteSecondOC Tweaker Screen Multiplier/Voltage Change Dram Timing Control Power Down EnableHT Bus Speed HT Bus WidthCommand Rate CR RAS# to CAS# Delay tRCDWrite Recovery Time tWR RAS to RAS Delay tRRDNB Voltage Would you like to save current setting user defaults?HT Voltage CPU Load-line calibrationInstant Flash Advanced ScreenCool ‘n’ Quiet CPU ConfigurationSecure Virtual Machine Enhance Halt State C1EPrimary Graphics Adapter North Bridge ConfigurationSouth Bridge Configuration Storage Configuration Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Onboard IDE & 1394 ControllerSuper IO Configuration Acpi Configuration Acpi Hpet table USB Mouse Power OnUSB 2.0 Controller USB ConfigurationUSB 3.0 Controller Legacy USB SupportChassis Fan 1 Setting CPU Fan 1 & 2 SettingChassis Fan 2 Setting Chassis Fan 3 SettingBoot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen Support CD Information Install Operating SystemRunning The Support CD Drivers MenuInstalling OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB
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