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Contents
1 Introduction .................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents ........................................................... 4
1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 5
1.3 Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 7
1.4 ASRock I/O
TM
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2 Installation ...................................................... 9
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 9
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 9
2.3 CPU Installation ............................................................... 10
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan .............................. 10
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .......................... 11
2.6 Expansion Slots .............................................................. 11
2.7 Jumpers Setup ................................................................ 12
2.8 Connectors ..................................................................... 15
3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 17
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................ 17
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 17
3.1.2 Legend Bar ........................................................... 17
3.2 Main Menu ....................................................................... 18
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ...... 20
4 Software Support ........................................... 21
4.1 Installing Operating System ............................................ 21
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 21
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 21
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 21
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ......................................................... 21
4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................. 21
4.2.5 Contact Information ............................................... 21
Appendix ........................................................... 22
1.
Advanced Menu ............................................................. 22
2.
Security Menu ................................................................. 26
3.
Power Menu ................................................................... 27
4.
Boot Menu ....................................................................... 28
5.
Exit Menu ......................................................................... 29