Contents

1.

Introduction

5

 

1.1

Package Contents

5

 

1.2

Specifications

6

 

1.3

Unique Features

9

 

1.4

Motherboard Layout

13

 

1.5

I/O Panel

14

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)

18

 

2.5

CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

19

 

2.6

Dual Graphics Operation Guide

23

 

2.7

Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

25

 

2.8

ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide

28

 

2.9

Jumpers Setup

30

 

2.10

Onboard Headers and Connectors

31

 

2.11

Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation

36

 

2.12

Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA3 (SATA3)

 

 

 

HDDs

36

 

2.13

SATA3 HDD Hot Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation

 

 

 

Operation Guide

37

 

2.14

Driver Installation Guide

39

 

2.15

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

 

 

 

64-bit With RAID Functions

39

 

2.16

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

 

 

 

64-bit Without RAID Functions

40

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