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Contents
1 Introduction
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1.1
Package Contents
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1.2
Specifications
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1.3
Motherboard Layout (P4AL-8X)
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1.4
Motherboard Layout (P4AL-8XM)
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1.5
ASRock I/O
TM
(P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM)
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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
Jumpers Setup
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2.8
Connectors
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3 BIOS Setup
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3.1
BIOS Setup Utility
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3.1.1
BIOS Menu Bar
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3.1.2
Legend Bar
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3.2
Main Menu
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3.3
Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus
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4 Software Support
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4.1
Installing Operating System
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4.2
Support CD Information
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4.2.1
Running Support CD
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4.2.2
Drivers Menu
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4.2.3
Utilities Menu
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4.2.4
ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program
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4.2.5
Contact Information
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Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup
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1
Advanced Menu
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2
Security Menu
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3.
Power Menu
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4.
Boot Menu
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5.
Exit Menu
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