ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 User Manual - Page 3

Contents 1. Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout 15 1.5 I/O Panel 16 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 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 22 2.6 Surround Display Information 25 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 26 2.8 Jumpers Setup 28 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29 2.10 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation 34 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs 34 2.12 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide. 35 2.13 Driver Installation Guide 37 2.14 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 37 2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 37 2.14.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 38 2.15 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 39 2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 39 2.15.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 40 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 40 3