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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 .................................................................... 13
3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 15
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................... 15
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ....................................................... 15
3.1.2 Legend Bar ............................................................. 15
3.2 Main Menu ...................................................................... 16
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ..... 18
4 Software Support ........................................... 19
4.1 Installing Operating System ........................................... 19
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 19
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................... 19
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .......................................................... 19
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................... 19
4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................... 19
4.2.5 Contact Information ................................................ 19
Appendix ............................................................ 20
1. Advanced Menu .............................................................. 20
2. Security Menu ................................................................. 24
3. Power Menu .................................................................... 25
4. Boot Menu ........................................................................ 26
5. Exit Menu ......................................................................... 27