ASRock K8A780LM User Manual - Page 3

Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 . Installation 12 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.1 CPU Installation 13 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 15 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 16 2.6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 19 2.7 Jumpers Setup 21 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 26 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 27 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 27 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ..... 28 2.13 Driver Installation Guide 30 2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 30 2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 30 2.14.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 31 2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 32 2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 32 2.15.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 33 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 34 3