ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX User Manual - Page 3

Contents 1. Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout (960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX) ..... 12 1.5 I/O Panel (960GM-VGS3 FX 13 1.6 I/O Panel (960GM-VS3 FX 14 2. Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature 19 2.6 Jumpers Setup 21 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.8 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation 26 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDDs 26 2.10 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide. 27 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 29 2.12 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 29 2.12.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 29 2.12.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 30 2.13 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 31 2.13.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 31 2.13.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 32 2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology 32 3