ASRock 970 Pro2 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 12 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2. Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.5 Jumpers Setup 19 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.7 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation 25 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDDs 25 2.9 SATA / SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide 26 2.10 Driver Installation Guide 28 2.11 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 28 2.11.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 28 2.11.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 29 2.12 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 30 2.12.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 30 2.12.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 31 2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology 31 3