Asrock 4coredx90-vsta User Manuals

Table of Contents

• 1. Introduction

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• 1.1 Package Contents

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• 1.2 Specifications

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• VistaTM Basic Logo

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• 1.4 Motherboard Layout

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• 1.5 ASRock 8CH I/O Plus Panel

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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 Onboard Headers and Connectors

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• 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation

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• 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs

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• 2.11 SATA HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide

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• 2.12 Driver Installation Guide

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• 2.13 HDMR Card and Driver Installation

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• VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions

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• RAID Functions

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• RAID Functions

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• VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions

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• 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology

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• ETUP UTILITY

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• 3.1 Introduction

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• 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

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• 3.1.2 Navigation Keys

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• 3.2 Main Screen

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• 3.3 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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• Security Screen

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• Exit Screen

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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 Contact Information

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