ASROCK FATAL1TY P67 PERFORMANCE - ANNEXE 955 User Manual

Fatal1ty P67 Performance Series Motherboard
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Who knew that at age 19, I would be a World Champion PC gamer. When I was 13, I
actually played competitive billiards in professional tournaments and won four or five
games off guys who played at the highest level. I actually thought of making a career
of it, but at that young age situations change rapidly. Because I’ve been blessed with
great hand-eye coordination and a grasp of mathematics (an important element in video
gaming) I gravitated to that activity.
GOING PRO
I started professional gaming in 1999 when I entered the CPL (Cyberathlete Professional
League) tournament in Dallas and won $4,000 for coming in third place. Emerging as one
of the top players in the United States, a company interested in sponsoring me fl ew me
to Sweden to compete against the top 12 players in the world. I won 18 straight games,
lost none, and took fi rst place, becoming the number one ranked Quake III player in the
world in the process. Two months later I followed that success by traveling to Dallas
and defending my title as the world’s best Quake III player, winning the $40,000 grand
prize. From there I entered competitions all over the world, including Singapore, Korea,
Germany, Australia, Holland and Brazil in addition to Los Angeles, New York and St.
Louis.
WINNING STREAK
I was excited to showcase my true gaming skills when defending my title as CPL
Champion of the year at the CPL Winter 2001 because I would be competing in a totally
different first person shooter (fps) game, Alien vs. Predator II. I won that competition
and walked away with a new car. The next year I won the same title playing Unreal
Tournament 2003, becoming the only three-time CPL champion of the year. And I did it
playing a different game each year, something no one else has ever done and a feat of
which I am extremely proud.
At QuakeCon 2002, I faced off against my rival ZeRo4 in one of the most highly
anticipated matches of the year, winning in a 14 to (-1) killer victory. Competing at
Quakecon 2004, I became the World’s 1st Doom3 Champion by defeating Daler in a
series of very challenging matches and earning $25,000 for the victory.
Since then Fatal1ty has traveled the globe to compete against the best in the world,
winning prizes and acclaim, including the 2005 CPL World Tour Championship in New
York City for a $150,000 fi rst place triumph. In August 2007, Johnathan was awarded the
fi rst ever Lifetime Achievement Award in the four year history of the eSports-Award for
“showing exceptional sportsmanship, taking part in shaping eSports into what it is today
and for being the prime representative of this young sport. He has become the fi gurehead
for eSports worldwide”.
Fatal1ty Story

ASROCK FATAL1TY P67 PERFORMANCE - ANNEXE 955 Specifications

General

CPU Socket Type	LGA 1155
Chipset	Intel P67
Maximum Memory Supported	32GB
PCI Express 2.0 x1	2
SATA 3Gb/s	4
LAN	Gigabit LAN
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Slots	4
Memory Standard	DDR3
SATA 6Gb/s	2
USB 2.0 Ports	8
USB 3.0 Ports	2

Summary

Fatal1ty Story

Going Pro

Recounts the early career, entering professional gaming tournaments and achieving top rankings.

Winning Streak

Details significant tournament victories, including defending titles in different games.

Personal Journey and Vision

Livin' Large as a Professional

Describes the lifestyle and international media exposure gained from professional gaming.

Building the Fatal1ty Brand

Outlines the vision for creating high-quality gaming hardware under the Fatal1ty brand.

Important Notices

Copyright and Disclaimer

Standard legal information regarding manual usage, product specifications, and liability.

Regulatory Compliance

Information on FCC compliance and specific California regulations related to product components.

Motherboard Layout

Component Identification

Lists and describes all onboard headers and connectors on the motherboard diagram.

I/O Panel and Connectivity

I/O Ports Overview

Details the various external ports available on the motherboard's rear I/O panel, including USB, audio, and network.

LAN Port LED Indicators

Explains the status and meaning of the LEDs associated with the LAN port for network activity.

Introduction and Specifications

Package Contents

Lists all physical items included in the motherboard packaging.

System Specifications Overview

Provides a comprehensive list of the motherboard's technical specifications, including platform, CPU, and memory support.

Hardware Installation Guide

Pre-installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines to follow before installing any motherboard components.

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the Intel 1155-Pin CPU into its socket.

CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation

Guide for properly mounting the CPU cooler and connecting its fan to the motherboard.

Memory Module (DIMM) Installation

Instructions for installing DDR3 memory modules, emphasizing dual-channel configuration.

Expansion Slot Installation

Procedures for installing expansion cards into PCI and PCI Express slots on the motherboard.

Jumpers and Switches Setup

Explains the function and configuration of motherboard jumpers and smart switches.

Onboard Headers and Connectors

Details the purpose and connection of various onboard headers for internal devices and front panel connections.

Dr. Debug Error Codes

Provides a reference for troubleshooting using Dr. Debug status codes displayed during system boot.

Software and System Configuration

Driver Installation Guide

Instructions on how to install necessary drivers from the support CD for optimal system functionality.

Windows OS Installation

Guides for installing Windows operating systems, covering RAID and non-RAID configurations.

BIOS Information

Explains how to access and navigate the BIOS Setup Utility for system configuration and settings.

Advanced Operating System Installation

Installing OS on Large HDDs (>2TB)

Procedure for installing Windows OS on hard drives larger than 2TB using UEFI BIOS.