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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 (P4S55FX+)
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1.4
Motherboard Layout
(P4S55FX)
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1.5
ASRock I/O Plus
TM
(P4S55FX+/ P4S55FX)
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2 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 AGP Slots)
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2.5
Jumpers Setup
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2.6
Onboard Headers and Connectors
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2.7
Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation
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2.8
Making An SATA Driver Diskette
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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
Install 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
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1.
Advanced BIOS Setup Menu
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2.
Security Setup Menu
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3.
Power Setup Menu
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4.
Boot Setup Menu
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5.
Exit Menu
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