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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
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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 ...................................................................... 12
2.7 Jumpers Setup ....................................................................... 13
2.8 Connectors ............................................................................. 14
3 BIOS Setup ............................................................. 16
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................... 16
3.2 BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu ................................................. 16
3.3 Legend Bar ............................................................................. 17
3.4 Standard CMOS Setup ........................................................... 17
3.5 Advanced CMOS Setup ......................................................... 20
3.6 Advanced Chipset Setup ....................................................... 21
3.7 Power Management Setup ..................................................... 23
3.8 PCI / Plug and Play Setup ....................................................... 24
3.9 Peripheral Setup ..................................................................... 25
3.10 Hardware Monitor Setup ........................................................ 27
3.11 Change Supervisor Password / Change User Password ..... 27
3.12 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings .............................. 27
3.13 Save Settings and Exit ........................................................... 27
3.14 Exit Without Saving ................................................................. 27
4 Software Support .................................................. 28
4.1 Installing Operating System .................................................... 28
4.2 Support CD Information .......................................................... 28
4.2.1 Running The Support CD ................................................... 28
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ..................................................................... 28
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ...................................................................... 28
4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ............................... 28
4.2.5 Contact Information ........................................................... 28
