ASRock IMB-A160 [3/50] Contents

Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................ 5

1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 5

1.2 Specications ................................................................. 6

1.3 Unique Features ............................................................. 9

1.4 Motherboard Layout ..................................................... 10

1.5 I/O Panel ...................................................................... 12

2. Installation .................................................................. 13

2.1 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) ............................... 14

2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) ............................. 15

2.3 Installing SATA Hard Disks ............................................. 16

2.4 Power Connectors .......................................................... 17

2.5 Installing the System Panel ............................................ 18

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors ................................ 19

2.7 Jumpers Setup ............................................................... 24

2.8 Operating System Setup ................................................ 26

2.8.1 Installing Windows

8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit /

Vista

/ Vista

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without

RAID ...................................................................... 26

2.8.2 Installing Windows

8 64-bit / 7 64-bit / Vista

64-bit on a HDD Larger than 2 terabytes .............. 27

2.8.3 Installing Windows

8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit /

Vista

/ Vista

64-bit with RAID .......................... 28

2.9 Installing Drivers ............................................................. 29

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap for Hard Disk Drives ................. 30