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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 4
1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 5
1.3 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 8
1.4 ASRock I/O
TM
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2 Installation ...................................................... 10
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 10
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 10
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 11
2.4 Installation of CPU fan and Heatsink ............................. 11
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 12
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) ........................... 13
2.7 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 14
2.8 Connectors .................................................................... 15
3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 17
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................... 17
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ....................................................... 17
3.1.2 Legend Bar ............................................................. 17
3.2 Main Menu ...................................................................... 18
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ..... 20
4 Software Support ........................................... 21
4.1 Installing Operating System ........................................... 21
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 21
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................... 21
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .......................................................... 21
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................... 21
4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................... 21
4.2.5 Contact Information ................................................ 21
Appendix ............................................................ 22
1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu ............................................ 22
2. Security Setup Menu ........................................................ 27
3. Power Setup Menu ........................................................... 28
4. Boot Setup Menu .............................................................. 29
5. Exit Menu .......................................................................... 30