ASRock 970 Extreme3 User Manual - Page 3

Contents 1. Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 1.4 I/O Panel 13 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 19 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 20 2.6 Surround Display Information 23 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 24 2.8 Jumpers Setup 25 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26 2.10 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation 31 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs 31 2.12 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide 32 2.13 Driver Installation Guide 34 2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 34 2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 34 2.14.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 35 2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 36 2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 36 2.15.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 37 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 37 3