Contents

1.

Introduction

5

 

1.1

Package Contents

5

 

1.2

Specifications

6

 

1.3

Motherboard Layout

12

 

1.4

I/O Panel

13

2.

Installation

15

 

Pre-installation Precautions

15

 

2.1

CPU Installation

16

 

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

16

 

2.3

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

17

 

2.4

Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

19

 

2.5

CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

20

 

2.6

Surround Display Information

23

 

2.7

ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide

24

 

2.8

Jumpers Setup

25

 

2.9

Onboard Headers and Connectors

26

 

2.10

Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation

31

 

2.11

Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs

31

 

2.12

SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide.32

 

2.13

Driver Installation Guide

34

 

2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP /

 

 

 

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

34

 

 

2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

 

 

 

Functions

34

 

 

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

 

 

 

With RAID Functions

35

 

2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP /

 

 

 

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

36

 

 

2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

 

 

 

Functions

36

 

 

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

 

 

 

Without RAID Functions

37

 

2.16

Untied Overclocking Technology

37

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