ASROCK X299 GAMING i9, User Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specifications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 8
1.4 I/O Panel 11
Chapter 2 Installation 13
2.1 Installing the CPU 14
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17
2.3 Installing the Motherboard Backplate 18
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 20
2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 22
2.6 Jumpers Setup 24
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26
2.8 Smart Switches 32
2.9 Dr. Debug 35
2.10 Post Status Checker 37
2.11 SLI
TM
, 3-Way SLI
TM
, 4-Way SLI
TM
and Quad SLI
TM
Operation
Guide 38
2.11.1 Installing Two SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards 38
2.11.2 Installing Three SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards 40
2.11.3 Installing Four SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards 42
2.11.4 Driver Installation and Setup 44