Contents

1.

Introduction.................................................................

5

 

1.1

Package Contents......................................................................

5

 

1.2

Specifications.............................................................................

6

 

1.3

Unique Features.........................................................................

9

 

1.4

Motherboard Layout .................................................................

12

 

1.5

I/O Panel ..................................................................................

13

2.

Installation...................................................................

14

 

Pre-installation Precautions.................................................................

14

 

2.1

CPU Installation..........................................................................

15

 

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ......................................

15

 

2.3

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).....................................

16

 

2.4

Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)...........................

17

 

2.5

Dual Graphics Operation Guide ................................................

18

 

2.6

Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features ...........................

20

 

2.7

ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide.................................

23

 

2.8

Jumpers Setup...........................................................................

25

 

2.9

Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................

26

 

2.10

Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation ..........................

30

 

2.11

Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs..................

30

 

2.12

SATA 3 HDD Hot Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation

 

 

 

Operation Guide.........................................................................

31

 

2.13

Driver Installation Guide.............................................................

33

 

2.14

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM

 

 

 

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions...............................

33

 

 

2.14.1

Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

 

 

 

 

Functions........................................................................

33

 

 

2.14.2

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /

 

 

 

 

VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions................................

34

 

2.15

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM

 

 

 

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions..........................

35

 

 

2.15.1

Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

 

 

 

 

Functions........................................................................

35

 

 

2.15.2

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /

 

 

 

 

VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions...........................

36

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