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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................ 5
1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Speciications ............................................................................. 6
1.3 Unique Features ........................................................................ 9
1.4 Motherboard Layout (960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX) ..... 12
1.5 I/O Panel (960GM-VGS3 FX) .................................................. 13
1.6 I/O Panel (960GM-VS3 FX) ..................................................... 14
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 Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ........................... 18
2.5 Multi Monitor Feature ................................................................. 19
2.6 Jumpers Setup ........................................................................... 21
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors ....................................... 22
2.8 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation ......................... 26
2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 (SATA2)
HDDs ........................................................................................ 26
2.10 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide 27
2.11 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 29
2.12 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions .............................. 29
2.12.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ....................................................................... 29
2.12.2 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit With RAID Functions ................................ 30
2.13 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ......................... 31
2.13.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ....................................................................... 31
2.13.2 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................... 32
2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology ............................................ 32