Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 7
1.4 I/O Panel 9
Chapter 2 Installation 11
2.1 Installing the CPU 12
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 22
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 26
2.5 Jumpers Setup 28
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29
2.7 Post Status Checker 34
2.8 CrossFireX
TM
and Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide 35
2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireX
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards 35
2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 37
2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide 38
2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 40
2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 43
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 46
3.1 Installing Drivers 46
3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 47