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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 4
1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 5
1.3 Motherboard Layout (P4AL-8X) ................................... 7
1.4 Motherboard Layout (P4AL-8XM) ................................. 8
1.5 ASRock I/O
TM
(P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM) ........................... 9
2 Installation ...................................................... 10
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 10
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 10
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 11
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 11
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 12
2.6 Expansion Slots ............................................................. 12
2.7 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 13
2.8 Connectors .................................................................... 14
3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 16
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................... 16
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ....................................................... 16
3.1.2 Legend Bar ............................................................. 16
3.2 Main Menu ...................................................................... 17
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ..... 19
4 Software Support ........................................... 20
4.1 Installing Operating System ........................................... 20
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 20
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................... 20
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .......................................................... 20
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................... 20
4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................... 20
4.2.5 Contact Information ................................................ 20
Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup ................... 21
1 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 21
2 Security Menu ................................................................... 25
3. Power Menu ..................................................................... 26
4. Boot Menu ......................................................................... 27
5. Exit Menu .......................................................................... 28