ASRock A75M-DGS 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 17 2.5 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 18 2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 20 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 30 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs 30 2.12 SATA 3 HDD Hot Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation Operation Guide 31 2.13 Driver Installation Guide 33 2.14 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 33 2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 33 2.14.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 34 2.15 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 35 2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 35 2.15.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 36 3