ASRock 970a-g/3.1 [4/71] Chapter 1 introduction 1

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 6

1.4 I/O Panel 8

Chapter 2 Installation 10

2.1 Installing the CPU 11

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 16

2.5 Jumpers Setup 17

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18

2.7 CrossFireX

and Quad CrossFireX

Operation Guide 22

2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireX

-Ready Graphics Cards 22

2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 24

2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 25

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27

3.1 Installing Drivers 27

3.2 A-Tuning 28

3.3 ASRock APP Shop 32

3.3.1 UI Overview 32

3.3.2 Apps 33