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

SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide

20

2.6CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM

 

Operation Guide

23

2.7

Surround Display Information

28

2.8

Jumpers Setup

29

2.9

Onboard Headers and Connectors

30

2.10

Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation

35

2.11

Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs

35

2.12

SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide.36

2.13

Driver Installation Guide

38

2.14

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

 

 

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

38

 

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

 

 

Functions

38

 

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

 

 

With RAID Functions

39

2.15

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

 

 

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

40

 

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

 

 

Functions

40

 

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

 

 

Without RAID Functions

41

2.16

Untied Overclocking Technology

41

3. UEFI SETUP UTILITY

42

3.1 Introduction

42

3.1.1

UEFI Menu Bar

42

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

43

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