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...and PCI Express Slots 19 2.5 SLITM Operation Guide 20 2.6 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.7 Surround Display Information 28 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 29 2.9 Jumpers Setup 30 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 31 2.11 Smart Switches 36 2.12 Dr. Debug 37 2.13 ... Installation 41 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs 41 2.15 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide 42 2.16 Driver Installation Guide 44 2.17 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID ...
...and PCI Express Slots 19 2.5 SLITM Operation Guide 20 2.6 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.7 Surround Display Information 28 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 29 2.9 Jumpers Setup 30 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 31 2.11 Smart Switches 36 2.12 Dr. Debug 37 2.13 ... Installation 41 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs 41 2.15 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide 42 2.16 Driver Installation Guide 44 2.17 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID ...
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... 63 3.6 Boot Screen 64 3.7 Security Screen 65 3.8 Exit Screen 66 4. Software Support 67 4.1 Install Operating System 67 4.2 Support CD Information 67 4.2.1 Running Support CD 67 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 67 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 67 4.2.4 Contact Information 67 4 3.
... 63 3.6 Boot Screen 64 3.7 Security Screen 65 3.8 Exit Screen 66 4. Software Support 67 4.1 Install Operating System 67 4.2 Support CD Information 67 4.2.1 Running Support CD 67 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 67 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 67 4.2.4 Contact Information 67 4 3.
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... Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. CPU Quiet Fan - Supports jumperfree - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to... - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 9) - FCC, CE, WHQL - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 8 ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock Software Suite...
... Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. CPU Quiet Fan - Supports jumperfree - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to... - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 9) - FCC, CE, WHQL - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 8 ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock Software Suite...
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...of the system or damage the CPU. 14. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is Windows ® 7 / 7 64 bit / V istaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your BIOS only in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm... With APP Charger driver installed, you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your PC, even when the PC is turned of f (or in touch with friends on the property of internet browser, is IE8. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with the ASRock SmartView utility that ...
...of the system or damage the CPU. 14. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is Windows ® 7 / 7 64 bit / V istaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your BIOS only in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm... With APP Charger driver installed, you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your PC, even when the PC is turned of f (or in touch with friends on the property of internet browser, is IE8. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with the ASRock SmartView utility that ...
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Download the driver from NVIDIA® website (www.nvidia.com). 3. Make sure that are properly seated on the slots. If required, connect the auxiliary power source to NVIDIA ... NVIDIA® SLITM technology (Scalable Link Interface) that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA ® SLITM technology. It is recommended to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Make sure that allows you should have two identical...
Download the driver from NVIDIA® website (www.nvidia.com). 3. Make sure that are properly seated on the slots. If required, connect the auxiliary power source to NVIDIA ... NVIDIA® SLITM technology (Scalable Link Interface) that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA ® SLITM technology. It is recommended to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Make sure that allows you should have two identical...
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... (GPU) feature in place. Align and insert ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to enable the multi-GPU feature. Make sure ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is inserted to PCIE2 slot. 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of... SLITM feature. 21 ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step4. For Windows® XP...
... (GPU) feature in place. Align and insert ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to enable the multi-GPU feature. Make sure ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is inserted to PCIE2 slot. 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of... SLITM feature. 21 ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step4. For Windows® XP...
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.... 2.6.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.6.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require dif ferent methods to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. In the following procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as 12-pipe cards while in a single PC. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2...
.... 2.6.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.6.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require dif ferent methods to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. In the following procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as 12-pipe cards while in a single PC. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2...
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...Pack 2 or higher installed in your sys- Step 3. For Windows® XP OS: A. Restart your system. tem. Install the required drivers to your system, and restart your system, there is an optional download. Click "V iew", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item... "Enable CrossFireX TM". Step 2. AMDTM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to uninstall any VGA driver installed in your computer. Please check AMD website for details. Step 5. Please check Microsoft website for details. ATI Catalyst Control Center Step...
...Pack 2 or higher installed in your sys- Step 3. For Windows® XP OS: A. Restart your system. tem. Install the required drivers to your system, and restart your system, there is an optional download. Click "V iew", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item... "Enable CrossFireX TM". Step 2. AMDTM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to uninstall any VGA driver installed in your computer. Please check AMD website for details. Step 5. Please check Microsoft website for details. ATI Catalyst Control Center Step...
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... Bridge module specif c) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes OEM DXE initialization codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources...
... Bridge module specif c) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes OEM DXE initialization codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources...
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... the Hot Plug operation. 3. Make sure your SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from our motherboard package. 5. The latest SATA3 driver is installed into system properly. Please follow below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA3 Hot Plug support information ... connector interface is designed only for SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Please make sure the SATA3 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Below operation procedure is def nitely not able to reduce the risk of Hot Plug feature...
... the Hot Plug operation. 3. Make sure your SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from our motherboard package. 5. The latest SATA3 driver is installed into system properly. Please follow below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA3 Hot Plug support information ... connector interface is designed only for SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Please make sure the SATA3 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Below operation procedure is def nitely not able to reduce the risk of Hot Plug feature...
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... STEP 1: Set up to bottom side to your optical drive f rst. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the f oppy diskette. 44 Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Please follow below procedures according to boot your system. Formatting the floppy diskette will...® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you will see the message on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . A. STEP 2: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette. (Please use USB floppy or floppy disk.) A. Please insert a f oppy diskette into the fl...
... STEP 1: Set up to bottom side to your optical drive f rst. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the f oppy diskette. 44 Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Please follow below procedures according to boot your system. Formatting the floppy diskette will...® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you will see the message on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . A. STEP 2: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette. (Please use USB floppy or floppy disk.) A. Please insert a f oppy diskette into the fl...
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...RAID installation guide part of the document in the following section 2.17.1 step 2 on your system. After reading the f oppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the OS you install. 2.17.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit ... more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. STEP 1: Set up UEFI. When prompted, insert the SA TA3 driver diskette containing the AMD RAID driver. Before you start to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper con f guration. Please refer to check...
...RAID installation guide part of the document in the following section 2.17.1 step 2 on your system. After reading the f oppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the OS you install. 2.17.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit ... more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. STEP 1: Set up UEFI. When prompted, insert the SA TA3 driver diskette containing the AMD RAID driver. Before you start to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper con f guration. Please refer to check...
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.... Set the "SATA Mode" option to install a third-party AHCI driver. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to [IDE]. When prompted, insert the SA TA3 driver diskette containing the AMD AHCI driver. B. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Conf guration. Enter UEFI... / XP 64-bit OS on your SA TA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. After reading the f oppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to [AHCI]. A. A. 2.18 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP...
.... Set the "SATA Mode" option to install a third-party AHCI driver. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to [IDE]. When prompted, insert the SA TA3 driver diskette containing the AMD AHCI driver. B. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Conf guration. Enter UEFI... / XP 64-bit OS on your SA TA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. After reading the f oppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to [AHCI]. A. A. 2.18 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP...
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..., and Reporting Technology) feature. If you want to build RAID on SATA3_5 and eSATA3 ports, please disable this option is suggested to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5 and eSATA3 ports. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value of this item. Conf guration options: [Disabled], [Auto...
..., and Reporting Technology) feature. If you want to build RAID on SATA3_5 and eSATA3 ports, please disable this option is suggested to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5 and eSATA3 ports. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value of this item. Conf guration options: [Disabled], [Auto...
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... useful utilities that the motherboard supports. or you need to contact ASRock or want to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Please install the necessary drivers to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the installed devices. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use...
... useful utilities that the motherboard supports. or you need to contact ASRock or want to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Please install the necessary drivers to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the installed devices. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use...
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...Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 9) - OEM and Trial) Unique Feature - ASRock...system. English 8 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock SmartView (see ...
...Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 9) - OEM and Trial) Unique Feature - ASRock...system. English 8 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock SmartView (see ...
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... is not recommended to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other than before. With APP Charger driver installed, you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the property of internet browser, is turned off (...unplug the power cord, then plug 10 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard English ASRock APP Charger. The performance may cause the instability of charging your BIOS only in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger allows you to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10. SmartView...
... is not recommended to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other than before. With APP Charger driver installed, you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the property of internet browser, is turned off (...unplug the power cord, then plug 10 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard English ASRock APP Charger. The performance may cause the instability of charging your BIOS only in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger allows you to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10. SmartView...
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... that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. It is recommended to the PCI Express graphics cards. 17 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard English Please follow the installation procedures in this section. Please refer to PCIE4 slot. Make sure...
... that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. It is recommended to the PCI Express graphics cards. 17 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard English Please follow the installation procedures in this section. Please refer to PCIE4 slot. Make sure...
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Align and insert ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to enable the multi-GPU feature. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to your system. And click Apply. You can freely enjoy the .... In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. C. Make sure ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is inserted to PCIE2 slot. 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of SLITM feature. 18 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard English B. ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step4. Reboot your Windows® taskbar. From the pop...
Align and insert ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to enable the multi-GPU feature. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to your system. And click Apply. You can freely enjoy the .... In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. C. Make sure ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is inserted to PCIE2 slot. 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of SLITM feature. 18 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard English B. ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step4. Reboot your Windows® taskbar. From the pop...
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For other Radeon graphics card to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are supported with Service... CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Step 1. English 20 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of performance and image quality in a single PC. If you pair a 12-pipe ...
For other Radeon graphics card to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are supported with Service... CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Step 1. English 20 ASRock 970 Extreme4 Motherboard CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of performance and image quality in a single PC. If you pair a 12-pipe ...