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1 . Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
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1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................ 6
1.3 Two CrossFireX
TM
Graphics Card Support List ........................... 11
1.4 Three CrossFireX
TM
Graphics Card Support List ..................... 11
1.5 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 12
1.6 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 13
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2. Installation
Installation
Installation
Installation
Installation ..............................................................
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Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 14
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 15
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 15
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 16
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .......................... 18
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features .......................... 20
2.6 CrossFireX
TM
and 3-Way CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide ........ 23
2.7 Hybrid CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide ...................................... 30
2.8 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 32
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 33
2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide .................................... 39
2.11 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 40
2.12 eSATAII Interface Introduction .................................................. 41
2.13 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ................................................................................. 44
2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 44
2.15 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ..... 45
2.16 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 47
2.17 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP /
XP 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................................. 47
2.17.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions .................................................................... 47
2.17.2 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit With RAID Functions .............................. 48
2.18 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP /
XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............................................ 49
2.18.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 49
2.18.2 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
Without RAID Functions ................................................ 50
2.19 DTS Operation Guide ................................................................ 51
2.20 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 53
