ASRock 990FX Extreme9 User Manual - Page 3

Contents 1. Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 6 1.2 Specifications 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 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM, and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 23 2.6 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 29 2.7 Surround Display Information 33 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 34 2.9 Jumpers Setup 36 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 37 2.11 Smart Switches 44 2.12 Dr. Debug 45 2.13 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation 46 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs 46 2.15 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide. 47 2.16 Driver Installation Guide 49 2.17 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 50 2.18 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 51 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 51 2.18.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 52 2.19 Untied Overclocking Technology 52 3