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... and information of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Quick Installation Guide ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One...
... and information of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Quick Installation Guide ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One...
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... for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in...or implied, including but not limited to the contents of this guide. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental,...
... for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in...or implied, including but not limited to the contents of this guide. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental,...
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... Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 13 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) 27 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 2 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 South Bridge Controller 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 17 Clear...
... Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 13 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) 27 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 2 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 South Bridge Controller 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 17 Clear...
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... 2.0 Ports (USB01) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 11 VGA Port 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * If you use front panel audio. 3 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English
... 2.0 Ports (USB01) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 11 VGA Port 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * If you use front panel audio. 3 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English
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... be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Quick Installation Guide ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming...
... be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Quick Installation Guide ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming...
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..., 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm - Support DDR400/333/266 - VIA® PHY VT6103 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) English 5 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard shared memory 256MB - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Basic Level HD Audio (ALC883 Audio Codec) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics...- Max. LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® XE / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D, supporting Quad Core Kentsfield processors - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 2) -
..., 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm - Support DDR400/333/266 - VIA® PHY VT6103 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) English 5 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard shared memory 256MB - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Basic Level HD Audio (ALC883 Audio Codec) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics...- Max. LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® XE / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D, supporting Quad Core Kentsfield processors - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 2) -
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.... Supports jumperfree - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 6) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - English 6 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - CPU Quiet Fan - Front...
.... Supports jumperfree - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 6) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - English 6 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - CPU Quiet Fan - Front...
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... to our website in the support CD. 2. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. Please visit our website for proper connection. 6. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English Before you install the PC system. 5. As long as we have the latest driver, we will automatically shutdown. For microphone input...
... to our website in the support CD. 2. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. Please visit our website for proper connection. 6. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English Before you install the PC system. 5. As long as we have the latest driver, we will automatically shutdown. For microphone input...
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English 8 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared ...
English 8 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared ...
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... the 775-LAND CPU into the socket if above situation is any component, place it on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or...
... the 775-LAND CPU into the socket if above situation is any component, place it on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or...
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... Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Step 1-3. Disengaging the lever by using a purely vertical motion. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 10 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to...
... Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Step 1-3. Disengaging the lever by using a purely vertical motion. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 10 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to...
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... thumb to ensure cable does not interfere with tie-wrap to install and lock. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English
... thumb to ensure cable does not interfere with tie-wrap to install and lock. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English
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... DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is properly seated. 12 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is equipped with two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Step 1. Please...
... DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is properly seated. 12 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is equipped with two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Step 1. Please...
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If you start the installation. Step 3. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . PCIE Slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used to install ...
If you start the installation. Step 3. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . PCIE Slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used to install ...
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... the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". English 14 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard Short Open Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 17) 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in...
... the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". English 14 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard Short Open Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 17) 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in...
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...-striped side to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on the motherboard. 15 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English The current SATA interface allows up to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. Primary IDE...
...-striped side to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on the motherboard. 15 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English The current SATA interface allows up to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. Primary IDE...
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... to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to install your system. 16 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the power connector on this motherboard. Then connect the white end of...
... to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to install your system. 16 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the power connector on this motherboard. Then connect the white end of...
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... p.2, No. 4) Please connect the chassis fan cable to this connector and 3 2 match the black wire to the ground pin. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 17 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2, No. 27) Please connect the CPU fan 4 cable...
... p.2, No. 4) Please connect the chassis fan cable to this connector and 3 2 match the black wire to the ground pin. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 17 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2, No. 27) Please connect the CPU fan 4 cable...
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... (RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD) functions. STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of the SATA data cable to this connector. English 18 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard Please note that it can provides sufficient power. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts...
... (RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD) functions. STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of the SATA data cable to this connector. English 18 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard Please note that it can provides sufficient power. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts...
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Please follow the steps below then. 1. 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs 4CoreDX90-VSTA motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for the action to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to use HDMR card function ... to insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system is still power-on the slot. 2. Therefore, the drivers you plan to your system. 19 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English Insert HDMR card to HDMR slot on this motherboard. NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? If the SATA HDDs are built as RAID1...
Please follow the steps below then. 1. 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs 4CoreDX90-VSTA motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for the action to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to use HDMR card function ... to insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system is still power-on the slot. 2. Therefore, the drivers you plan to your system. 19 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English Insert HDMR card to HDMR slot on this motherboard. NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? If the SATA HDDs are built as RAID1...