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| Contents |
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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 | |
2.1 | Screw Holes | 15 |
2.2 | 15 | |
2.3 | CPU Installation | 16 |
2.4 | Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan | 18 |
2.5 | Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) | 19 |
2.6 | Expansion Slot (PCI and PCI Express Slots) | 20 |
2.7 | Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features | 21 |
2.8 | ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide | 24 |
2.9 | Jumpers Setup | 26 |
2.10 | Onboard Headers and Connectors | 27 |
2.11 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation | 31 | |
2.12 Hot Plug Function for Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDDs | 31 | |
2.13 | Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDD Hot Plug Feature and |
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| Operation Guide | 32 |
2.14 | Driver Installation Guide | 34 |
2.15Installing Windows® 8 / 8
2.15.1Installing Windows® XP / XP
Functions | 34 |
2.15.2Installing Windows® 8 / 8
2.16 ASRock XFast 555 | 36 |
2.16.1 ASRock XFast RAM | 37 |
2.16.2 ASRock XFast LAN | 40 |
2.16.3 ASRock XFast USB | 44 |
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