Table Of Contents - ASROCK Fatal1ty 990FX Professional Series User Manual

1. Introduction ................................................................. 7
1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 7
1.2 Specifi cations ............................................................................. 8
1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 14
1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................. 15
2. Installation ................................................................... 17
Pre-installation Precautions ................................................................ 17
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 18
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ...................................... 18
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 19
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ........................... 21
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Operation Guide ........................................................................ 25
2.7 Surround Display Information .................................................... 30
2.8 Jumpers Setup ........................................................................... 31
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.10 Smart Switches .......................................................................... 38
2.11 Dr. Debug .............................................................................. 39
2.12 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation
2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs ................. 43
2.14 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide 44
2.15 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 46
2.16 Installing Windows
XP 64-bit With RAID Functions .................................................. 46
2.16.1 Installing Windows
Functions ....................................................................... 46
2.16.2 Installing Windows
With RAID Functions ..................................................... 47
2.17 Installing Windows
XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............................................. 48
2.17.1 Installing Windows
Functions ....................................................................... 48
2.17.2 Installing Windows
Without RAID Functions ................................................ 49
2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology
2.19 Teaming Function Operation Guide ........................... ............. 50
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