Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................ 1
1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 1
1.2 Specications ............................................................................. 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 6
1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................. 8
2. Installation .................................................................. 10
Pre-installation Precautions ................................................................ 10
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 11
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ...................................... 12
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 13
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ........................... 15
2.5 Jumpers Setup ........................................................................... 16
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors ....................................... 17
2.7 CrossFireX
TM
and Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide ............ 22
2.8 Dual Graphics Operation Guide ................................................ 25
3. Software and Utilities Operation ............................... 27
3.1 Installing Drivers ........................................................................ 27
3.2 A-Tuning .................................................................................... 28
3.3 ASRock APP Shop .................................................................... 34
3.4 Start8 ......................................................................................... 40
4. UEFI SETUP UTILITY .................................................. 43
4.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 43
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar ................................................................ 43
4.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................... 44
4.2 Main Screen ............................................................................... 44
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen................................................................... 45
4.4 Advanced Screen ...................................................................... 48
4.4.1 CPUConguration ........................................................... 49
4.4.2 NorthBridgeConguration .............................................. 50
4.4.3 SouthBridgeConguration ............................................. 51
4.4.4 StorageConguration ...................................................... 52
4.4.5 SuperIOConguration .................................................... 53
4.4.6 ACPIConguration .......................................................... 54
4.4.7 USBConguration ........................................................... 56
4.4.8 Trusted Computing .......................................................... 57
4.5 Tool ............................................................................................ 58
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................... 61