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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ............................................................................................................ i
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Key Features .................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5
Motherboard Components.................................................................................. 6
Installing the Processor ................................................................................................. 7
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................................... 9
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................ 1 0
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 11
Connecting Optional Devices ..................................................................................... 1 2
Install Other Devices .................................................................................................... 1 5
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................ 1 6
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 18
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1 8
Running the Setup Utility...................................................................................18
Main Menu .................................................................................................................... 1 9
Advanced Menu ............................................................................................................ 2 0
Chipset Menu ................................................................................................................ 3 2
Tweak Menu ................................................................................................................... 3 4
Boot Menu ..................................................................................................................... 3 6
Security Menu ............................................................................................................... 3 8
Exit Menu ...................................................................................................................... 3 9
Updating the BIOS ....................................................................................................... 4 0
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 41
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4 1
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................ 4 1
Bundled Software Installation .................................................................................... 4 3
Chapter 6: Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration ................................ 48
Setting Up a bootable RAID Array ............................................................................ 4 8
Chapter 5: CrossFire
TM
Technology (AMD Dual Graphics) Support ........ 44
CrossFire
TM
Technology ................................................................................................ 4 4
Recommendation ......................................................................................................... 4 7