ASROCK 970 Pro User Manual

970 Pro

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published August 2012

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations

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ContentsContents

Contents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

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5 5

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

1.2 Specifications ............................................................................ 6

1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................... 10

1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 11

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

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12 12

Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 12

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 13

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 13

2.3 Installation of 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 SATA2 Hard Disk Setup Guide................................................... 22

2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks

Installation ................................................................................. 23

2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATA2 HDDs ...... 23

2.10 SATA / SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 24

2.11 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................. 26

2.12 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

64-bit / XP /

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions .................................................. 26

2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

64-bit / XP /

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............................................. 26

2.13.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

Functions ...................................................................... 26

2.13.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

64-bit

Without RAID Functions ................................................ 27

2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................................ 27

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

BIOS S

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

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28 28

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 28

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 28

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .............................................................. 29

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 29

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen ................................................................... 30

3.4 Advanced Screen ....................................................................... 36

3.4.1 CPU Configuration ........................................................... 37

3.4.2 Chipset Configuration ...................................................... 38

3.4.3 ACPI Configuration .......................................................... 39

3.4.4 Storage Configuration ...................................................... 40

3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 41

3.4.6 Super IO Configuration .................................................... 42

3.4.7 USB Configuration ........................................................... 43

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................................. 44

3.6 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 45

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ............................................. 45

3.7 Security Screen ......................................................................... 46

3.8 Exit Screen ................................................................................ 47

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

Software Support

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48 48

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 48

4.2 Support CD Information .............................................................. 48

4.2.1 Running Support CD ........................................................ 48

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .... .......... ......... ......... .......... ......... .......... ...... 48

4.2.3 Utilities Menu .................................................................. 48

4.2.4 Contact Information .......................................................... 48

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 970 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard pro-

duced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent perfor-

mance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step

guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to

BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be

updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without

notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated

version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You

may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website

as well. ASRock website

http://www.asrock.com

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit

our website for specific information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.11.1

1.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

Package Contents

ASRock 970 Pro Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm)

ASRock 970 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Pro Support CD

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

1.21.2

1.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm

- All Solid Capacitor design

CPU - Support for Socket AM3+ processors

- Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 /

X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron

processors

- Supports 8-Core CPU

- Digi Power Design

- 4 + 1 Power Phase Design

- Supports CPU up to 140W

- Supports AMD OverDriveTM with ACC feature (Advanced

Clock Calibration)

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology

- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 770

- Southbridge: AMD SB710

Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Support DDR3 1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 2)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE2 @ x16 mode)

- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

- 2 x PCI slots

Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL8111C

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone

Connector - 6 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1,

RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x Power LED header

- 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)

- 1 x Chassis Fan connector (3-pin)

- 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU VID Voltage Multi-adjustment

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD

OverDriveTM Utility, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock

MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 3)

- ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 4)

- ASRock Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 5)

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 6)

- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 7)

- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 8)

- ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 10)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

OS - Microsoft

Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit / XP /

XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft

WHQL Certificated

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting

the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-

party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even

cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at

your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by

overclocking.

CAUTION!

1. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 /

AM3+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module

on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our

website for the compatible memory modules.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

2. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be

less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 /

Vista

/ XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

3. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil

your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware

devices to get the best system performance under Windows

environment.

Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC

Tuner.

ASRock website

http://www.asrock.com

4. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,

Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers

unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the

number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are

idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and

improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. To

use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option

in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the operation

procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

5. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.

This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS

without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows

With this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2>

key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch

this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk

or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without

preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.

Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/

16/12 file system.

6. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable

of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a conve-

nient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It

helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system

and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings.

With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with

your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system

to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC

profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.

7. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,

such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful

solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Charger

driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your computer

and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to

quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports

continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1),

Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With

APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charg-

ing experience than ever.

ASRock website

http://www.asrock.com

8. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The

performance may depend on the property of the device.

9. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes

below benefits. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your

application priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in

Game: After setting online game priority higher, it can lower the latency

in game. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD video and down-

load files simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the

status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are

currently transferring.

10. ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used

under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the load-

ing time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than

ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster.

Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency

of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.

11. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recom-

mended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recom-

mended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system

or damage the CPU.

12. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.

Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the

motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it

back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal

grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC

system.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

FSB800

DDR3_A1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_B1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

FSB800

DDR3_A2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_B2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

AMD

SB710

Chipset

PS2_USB_PW1

ATX12V1

CPU_FAN1

8Mb BIOS

CMOS

BATTERY

CLRCMOS1

LAN PHY

AUDIO CODEC

Super

I/O

IR1

HD_AUDIO1

PCIE1

HDLED RESET

PLEDPWRBTN

PANEL1

CHA_FAN1

SPEAKER1

USB8_9

USB6_7

SATAII_4

AM3

HT 3.0

Phenom II

140W CPU

20.8cm (8.2-in)

30.5cm (12.0-in)

10 11

1819

20212223

AMD

770

Chipset

PCIE2

PCI1

PCI2

SATAII_6

SATAII_3

SATAII_5

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

Bottom:

MIC IN

PS2

Mouse

PS2

Keyboard

USB2.0 T:USB0 B:USB1

Top: RJ-45

USB2.0 T:U SB 2 B:USB3

FSB2.6GHz DDR3 1600 Dual Channel

PCI Express2.0

ErP/EuP Ready

RoHS

USB10_11

PWR_FAN1

COM1

USB2.0 T:U SB 4 B:USB5

PCIE3

SATAII_2

SATAII_1

PLED1

PS2_USB_PW2

PS2_USB_PW3

PS2_USB_PW4

970 Pro

Designed inTaipei

Support 6-CoreCPU

SOCKET AM3b

1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 3 AM3+ CPU Socket 20 Power LED Header (PLED1) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 23 PS2_USB_PW2 Jumper

(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9)

7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 25 PS2_USB_PW3 Jumper

(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 PS2_USB_PW4 Jumper 9 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 28 Front Panel Audio Header 10 Southbridge Controller (HD_AUDIO1) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_5) 29 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_6) 30 PCI Slots (PCI1-2) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_4) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3) 14 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_3) 32 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 16 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_1) 34 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 17 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_2) 35 Northbridge Controller

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1.41.4

1.4

I/O PI/O P

I/O P

anelanel

anel

LAN Port

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED

indications.

LAN Port LED Indications

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

On Link Green 1Gbps connection

1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 3 Line In (Light Blue) 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 Serial Port (COM1) 5 Microphone (Pink) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front

panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® XP:

After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer

ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH” or

“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker

and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then

reboot your system. For Windows

7 / VistaTM:

After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the

system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device

advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio

streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard.

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-

sure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard

components or change any motherboard settings.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the

power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the

power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the

motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static

electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or

the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a

safety grounded object before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-

static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard

to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may

damage the motherboard.

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2.12.1

2.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

CPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with

the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU

into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab

to indicate that it is locked.

2.22.2

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a

larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray

thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat

dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas-

tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to

the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 5). For proper

installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan

and the heatsink.

STEP 1:

Lift Up The Socket Lever

STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle

STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever

Lever 90° Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socker Corner

Small Triangle

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,

and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Cha nnel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; see p.10 No.6) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; see p.10

No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard

also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual

Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2

(Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot)

(1) Populated Populated - -

(2) - - Populated Populated

(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four

slots.

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility

and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots:

DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1, or DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2.

2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are in-

stalled in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to

activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual

Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in

DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel

Memory Technology .

4. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into

DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

5. If you adopt DDR3 1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is

recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or

removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent

damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot

at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

notch break

notch

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