ASRock 970 Pro3 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 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 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 19 2.6 Surround Display Information 22 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 23 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