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Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................ 5
1.1 Package Contents ......................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 6
1.3 Unique Features ............................................................ 9
1.4 Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 12
1.5 I/O Panel ...................................................................... 13
2 Installation .......................................................... 14
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 14
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ......................................... 14
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ........................ 15
2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) ................................ 16
2.5 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ..................... 17
2.6 Jumpers Setup .......................................................... 19
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................ 20
2.8 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation ............. 24
2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs .... 24
2.10 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ... 25
2.11 Driver Installation Guide ............................................. 27
2.12 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions . 27
2.12.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions............................................................ 27
2.12.2 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit /
Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit Without RAID Functions . 28