ASROCK M3A770DE - V1.0 User Manual

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IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
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1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................ 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................... 10
1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 11
2.2.
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InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
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Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 13
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 14
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 14
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 15
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .......................... 17
2.5 ATI
TM
CrossFireX
TM
and Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide . 18
2.6 Surround Display Feature .......................................................... 21
2.7 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 22
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................................. 23
2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide .................................... 28
2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ................................................... 29
2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ................................................................................. 30
2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 30
2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 31
2.14 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................. 33
2.15 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
With RAID Functions ................................................................. 33
2.15.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ................................................................ 33
2.15.2 Installing Windows
®
Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit With RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 34
2.16 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
Without RAID Functions ............................................................ 35
2.16.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 35
2.16.2 Installing Windows
®
Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit Without RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 36
2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................................ 36
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BIOS SBIOS S
BIOS SBIOS S
BIOS S
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
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3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 37
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 37
3.1.2 Navigation Keys .............................................................. 38

ASROCK M3A770DE - V1.0 Specifications

General

Brand	ASROCK
Model	M3A770DE - V1.0
Category	Motherboard
Language	English