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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................. 5
1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2
Speci cations ............................................................................. 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 12
1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................. 13
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 Slot (PCI Express Slot) ............................................ 18
2.5 Dual Graphics Operation Guide ................................................ 19
2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features ........................... 21
2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ................................. 24
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 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation
Operation Guide ........................................................................ 31
2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 33
2.14 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
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
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
With RAID Functions ..................................................... 34
2.15 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
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
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
Without RAID Functions ................................................ 36