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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 | |
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| 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 | Dual Graphics Operation Guide | 24 |
| 2.7 | Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features | 26 |
| 2.8 | ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide | 29 |
| 2.9 | Jumpers Setup | 30 |
| 2.10 | Onboard Headers and Connectors | 31 |
| 2.11 | Smart Switches | 36 |
| 2.12 | Dr. Debug | 37 |
| 2.13 | Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation | 41 |
| 2.14 | Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs | 41 |
| 2.15 | SATA3 HDD Hot Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation |
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| Operation Guide | 42 |
| 2.16 | Driver Installation Guide | 44 |
| 2.17 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 |
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| XP | 44 |
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| 2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP |
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| Functions | 44 |
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| 2.17.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 |
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| With RAID Functions | 45 |
| 2.18 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 |
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| XP | 46 |
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| 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP |
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| Functions | 46 |
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| 2.18.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 |
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| Without RAID Functions | 47 |
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