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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................ 5
1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 5
1.2 Speciications
................................................................. 6
1.3 Unique Features ............................................................. 13
1.4 Motherboard Layout ..................................................... 16
1.5 I/O Panel ...................................................................... 17
2. Installation .................................................................. 19
2.1 CPU Installation ............................................................. 20
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink .......................... 20
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
........................ 21
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
............... 23
2.5 CrossFireX
TM
and Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide 24
2.6 Dual Graphics Operation Guide .................................... 28
2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display ............................... 31
2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ..................... 35
2.9 Jumpers Setup ............................................................... 37
2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors ................................ 38
2.11 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation
.................. 44
2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap for SATA3 HDDs ...................... 44
2.13 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug and Hot Swap Operation Guide .. 45
2.14 Driver Installation Guide ................................................. 48
2.15 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit With RAID ................................................ 48
2.16 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit Without RAID ........................................... 49