User Manual

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) 22
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 24
2.5 Jumpers Setup 25
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26
2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 31
2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 34
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 37
3.1 Installing Drivers 37
3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 38
3.2.1 UI Overview 38
3.2.2 Apps 39
3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers 42
3.2.4 Setting 43
3.3 Creative SoundBlaster Cinema3 44