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Contents
Contents
Contents
Contents
Contents
1.
1.
1.
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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 and Basic Logo
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1.4
Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for Dual Graphics XLI
Mode
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1.5
Motherboard Layout
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1.6
ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O
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2.
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 PCIE Slots)
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2.5
Dual Graphics Feature
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2.6
Dual Graphics XLI Operation Guide
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2.7
Jumpers Setup
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2.8
Onboard Headers and Connectors
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2.9
HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide
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2.10
eSATAII Interface Introduction
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2.11
SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide
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2.12
Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation
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2.13
Driver Installation Guide
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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
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs With RAID Functions
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2.16
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs Without RAID Functions
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2.17
Untied Overclocking Technology
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3.
3.
3.
3.
3. BIOS S
BIOS S
BIOS S
BIOS S
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY
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3.1
Introduction
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3.1.1
BIOS Menu Bar
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3.1.2
Navigation Keys
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3.2
Main Screen
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3.3
Advanced Screen
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3.3.1
CPU Configuration
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3.3.2
Chipset Configuration
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