ASROCK 970 Extreme3 R2.0 - Table of Contents

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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................ 5
1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specications ............................................................................. 6
1.3 Unique Features ........................................................................ 10
1.4 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 14
1.5 I/O Panel .................................................................................. 15
2. Installation .................................................................. 17
Pre-installation Precautions ................................................................ 17
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 18
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ...................................... 18
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 19
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ........................... 21
2.5 CrossFireX
TM
and Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide ............ 22
2.6 Surround Display Information .................................................... 25
2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ................................. 26
2.8 Jumpers Setup ........................................................................... 28
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors ....................................... 29
2.10 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation ......................... 34
2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs ................. 34
2.12 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide 35
2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 37
2.14 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions .............................. 37
2.14.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ....................................................................... 37
2.14.2 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit With RAID Functions ................................ 38
2.15 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ......................... 39
2.15.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ....................................................................... 39
2.15.2 Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................... 40
2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology ............................................ 40