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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 4
1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 5
1.3 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 7
1.4 ASRock I/O Plus
TM
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2 Installation ...................................................... 9
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 9
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 9
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 10
2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ............................ 10
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 11
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) ........................... 12
2.7 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 13
2.8 Connectors .................................................................... 14
2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ..................... 17
2.9.1 Installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP ........ 18
2.9.2 RAID 0 / RAID 1 Configurations ............................. 18
2.9.2.1 Guide to Configure RAID 0 .......................... 19
2.9.2.2 Guide to Configure RAID 1 .......................... 20
3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 21
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................... 21
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ....................................................... 21
3.1.2 Legend Bar ............................................................. 21
3.2 Main Menu ...................................................................... 22
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ..... 24
4 Software Support ........................................... 25
4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 25
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 25
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................... 25
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .......................................................... 25
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................... 25
4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program .................. 25
4.2.5 Contact Information ................................................ 25
Appendix ............................................................ 26
1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu .......................................... 26
2. Security Setup Menu ....................................................... 30
3. Power Setup Menu .......................................................... 31
4. Boot Setup Menu ............................................................. 32
5. Exit Menu ......................................................................... 33
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