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1 Introduction
1 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 AGI Express
Slot (PCI Express x4)
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1.5
Motherboard Layout
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1.6
ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O
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2 Installation
2 Installation
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2.1
Screw Holes
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2.2
Pre-installation Precautions
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2.3
CPU Installation
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2.4
Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan
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2.5
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
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2.6
Expansion Slots
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2.7
CrossFire
TM
Operation Guide
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2.8
Surround Display Feature
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2.9
Jumpers Setup
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2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors
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2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide
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2.12 eSATAII Interface Introduction
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2.13 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide
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2.14 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation
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2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII...
HDDs and eSATAII Devices
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2.16 Driver Installation Guide
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2.17 Installing Windows
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit With RAID Functions
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2.17.1
Installing Windows
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With
RAID Functions
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2.17.2
Setting Up a RAID Ready System
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2.17.3
Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,
RAID 1 or RAID 5
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2.17.4
Installing Windows
®
Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit With
RAID Functions
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