ASRock FATAL1TY X299 PROFESSIONAL GAMING I9 [6/109] Contents

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 8

1.4 I/O Panel 10

Chapter 2 Installation 14

2.1 Installing the CPU 15

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 19

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 21

2.5 Jumpers Setup 23

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24

2.7 Smart Switches 30

2.8 Dr. Debug 31

2.9 SLI

, 3-Way SLI

and Quad SLI

Operation Guide 33

2.9.1 Installing Two SLI

-Ready Graphics Cards 33

2.9.2 Installing Three SLI

-Ready Graphics Cards 35

2.9.3 Driver Installation and Setup 37

2.10 CrossFireX

, 3-Way CrossFireX

and Quad CrossFireX

Operation Guide 38

2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireX

-Ready Graphics Cards 38

2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireX

-Ready Graphics Cards 40