Contents

1.

Introduction

5

 

1.1

Package Contents

5

 

1.2

Specifications

6

 

1.3

Unique Features

9

 

1.4

Motherboard Layout

11

 

1.5

I/O Panel

12

2.

Installation

13

 

Pre-installation Precautions

13

 

2.1

CPU Installation

14

 

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

14

 

2.3

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

15

 

2.4

Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

16

 

2.5

CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

17

 

2.6

Dual Graphics Operation Guide

21

 

2.7

Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

23

 

2.8

ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide

26

 

2.9

Jumpers Setup

28

 

2.10

Onboard Headers and Connectors

29

 

2.11

Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks

 

 

 

Installation

34

 

2.12

Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATA2 HDDs

.. 34

 

2.13

SATA / SATA2 HDD Hot Plug and Hot Swap Feature and

 

 

 

Operation Operation Guide

35

 

2.14

Driver Installation Guide

37

 

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

 

 

 

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

37

 

 

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

 

 

 

Functions

37

 

 

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

 

 

With RAID Functions

38

 

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

 

 

 

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

39

 

 

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

 

 

 

Functions

39

 

 

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

 

 

Without RAID Functions

40

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