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 | ||
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| 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 |
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| Operation Guide......................................................................... | 31 | |
| 2.13 | Driver Installation Guide............................................................. | 33 | |
| 2.14 | Installing Windows® 8 / 8 |
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| 2.14.1 | Installing Windows® XP / XP |
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| Functions........................................................................ | 33 |
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| 2.14.2 | Installing Windows® 8 / 8 |
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| VistaTM | 34 |
| 2.15 | Installing Windows® 8 / 8 |
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| 2.15.1 | Installing Windows® XP / XP |
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| Functions........................................................................ | 35 |
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| 2.15.2 | Installing Windows® 8 / 8 |
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| VistaTM | 36 |
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