Asrock K8 COMBO-Z User Manuals

Table of Contents

• 1. Introduction

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• Package Contents

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• Specifications

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• Motherboard Layout

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• ASRock 8CH I/O

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• 2. Installation

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• Pre-installation Precautions

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• 2.1 CPU Sockets

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• 2.2 CPU Installation

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• 2.3 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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• 2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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• 2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)

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• 2.6 Jumpers Setup

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• 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors

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• 2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation

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• 2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette

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• 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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• Introduction

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• 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

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• 3.1.2 Navigation Keys

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• Main Screen

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• Advanced Screen

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• 3.3.1 CPU Configuration

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• 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration

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• 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration

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• 3.3.4 IDE Configuration

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• 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration

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• 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration

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• 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration

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• 3.3.8 USB Configuration

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• Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

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• Boot Screen

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• 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration

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• 3.5.2 Boot Device Priority

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• Security Screen

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• Exit Screen

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• 4. Software Support

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• Install Operating System

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• 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: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet TM Technology

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