ASRock A55M-VS User Manual - Page 3

Contents 1. Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 11 1.4 I/O Panel 12 2. Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 16 2.5 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 17 2.6 Multi Monitor Feature 19 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 21 2.8 Jumpers Setup 23 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 28 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs...... 28 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation Operation Guide 29 2.13 Driver Installation Guide 31 2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 31 2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 31 2.14.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 32 2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 33 2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 33 2.15.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 34 3