ASRock 970 Pro2 instruction

970 Pro2

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published August 2012

Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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ASRock 970 Pro2 manual

Contents

970 Pro2 Disclaimer Copyright Notice Contents Bios Setup Utility Introduction Package Contents Specifications Bios Feature ConnectorSupport CD HardwarePage ASRock Instant Boot Unique FeaturesASRock OC Tuner ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver ASRock APP Charger ASRock OC DNAASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast RAM Socket Motherboard Layout LAN Port LED Indications I/O Panel Pre-installation Precautions Installation Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink CPU Installation Dual Channel Memory Configurations Installation of Memory Modules Dimm Notch break Break Installing a Dimm Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardPcie Slots Description Jumpers Setup SATAII6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Serial ATA Sata Data Cable System Panel Header CPU Fan Connectors ATX 12V Power Connector ATX Power Connector What is Hot Plug Function? Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Swap Function? Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug Sata / SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide How to Hot Unplug a Sata / SATA2 HDD How to Hot Plug a Sata / SATA2 HDD Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Driver Installation GuideSet up Bios Make a Sata / SATA2 Driver Diskette Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Untied Overclocking Technology Introduction Bios Menu Bar Main Screen Navigation KeysTo jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen System Time HourMinuteSecond OC Tweaker Screen Processor Maximum Frequency AMD C-State SupportNorth Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Power Down Enable Memory Configuration Memory ClockHT Bus Width Dram Frequency Chipset Settings NB Voltage Command Rate+1.8V Power Voltage Would you like to save current setting user defaults? Advanced Screen CPU ConfigurationInstant Flash Cool ‘n’ Quiet CPU ConfigurationSecure Virtual Machine Enhance Halt State C1E Onboard HD Audio Chipset ConfigurationFront Panel Onboard Lan Acpi Configuration Acpi Hpet table Sata Operation Mode Storage ConfigurationSata IDE Combined Mode Onboard Sata Controller Enabled PCI Latency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationLatency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster Floppy a Floppy Configuration Super IO Configuration USB Configuration Chassis Fan 1 Setting CPU Fan SettingHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Settings Configuration Boot Screen Security Screen Change Supervisor Password Exit Screen Support CD Information Install Operating SystemRunning The Support CD Drivers Menu