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Contents
Contents
Contents
Contents
Contents
1.
1.
1.
1.
1. Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
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1.1
Package Contents
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1.2
Specifications
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1.3
Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows
®
Vista
TM
Premium 2007 and Basic Logo
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1.4
Motherboard Layout
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1.5
ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O
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2.
2.
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2. Installation
Installation
Installation
Installation
Installation
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Pre-installation Precautions
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2.1
CPU Installation
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2.2
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
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2.3
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
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2.4
Expansion Slots
(PCI and PCI Express Slots)
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2.5
Installing a Single Graphics Card
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2.6
Installing CrossFire
TM
Graphics Cards
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2.7
Surround Display Feature
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2.8
Jumpers Setup
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2.9
Onboard Headers and Connectors
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2.10
HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide
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2.11
eSATAII Interface Introduction
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2.12
SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide
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2.13
Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation
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2.14
Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs and
eSATAII Devices
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2.15
Driver Installation Guide
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2.16
Installing Windows
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit With RAID Functions
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2.16.1 Installing Windows
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions
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2.16.2 Installing Windows
®
Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit With RAID
Functions
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2.17
Installing Windows
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit Without RAID Functions
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2.17.1 Installing Windows
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions
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2.17.2 Installing Windows
®
Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit Without RAID
Functions
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2.18
Untied Overclocking Technology
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