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... Guide 49 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 50 2.18 Installing Windows® XP... / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 51 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 51 3 Contents 1 . Installation 16...
... Guide 49 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 50 2.18 Installing Windows® XP... / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 51 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 51 3 Contents 1 . Installation 16...
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... System 80 4.2 Support CD Information 80 4.2.1 Running Support CD 80 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 80 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 80 4.2.4 Contact Information 80 4 2.18.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 52 2.19 DTS Operation Guide 53 2.20 Untied Overclocking Technology 55 3 .
... System 80 4.2 Support CD Information 80 4.2.1 Running Support CD 80 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 80 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 80 4.2.4 Contact Information 80 4 2.18.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 52 2.19 DTS Operation Guide 53 2.20 Untied Overclocking Technology 55 3 .
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... Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is supported depends on our website for proper installation. ...Explorer, AMD Fusion Unique Feature - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - We are not responsible for details. 2. CAUTION! 1. Support CD - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to read "Untied Overclocking ...
... Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is supported depends on our website for proper installation. ...Explorer, AMD Fusion Unique Feature - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - We are not responsible for details. 2. CAUTION! 1. Support CD - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to read "Untied Overclocking ...
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... / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 13. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. Please visit our website for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 To enable DTS ... modes. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 53 for details. 9. Power Management for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is able to use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable...
... / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 13. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. Please visit our website for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 To enable DTS ... modes. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 53 for details. 9. Power Management for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is able to use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable...
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...4850 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 4870 Catalyst 8.9 * The PCI Express VGA card with * mark is supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details.... ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 11 ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube GC-...
...4850 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 4870 Catalyst 8.9 * The PCI Express VGA card with * mark is supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details.... ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 11 ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube GC-...
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...hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 12 C. E. Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AM3 all series...CPU Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * If you install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. D. Click "Configuration". Select "Video". Click "OK" to ...
...hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 12 C. E. Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AM3 all series...CPU Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * If you install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. D. Click "Configuration". Select "Video". Click "OK" to ...
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... CPU AM3 all series CPU VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra (Version 7.3 or above refers to the same format of H.264. * Above passed films are tested under below configuration.
... CPU AM3 all series CPU VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra (Version 7.3 or above refers to the same format of H.264. * Above passed films are tested under below configuration.
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...Blue) 20 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 39 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; DDR3 1600 DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Dual Channel FSB2.6GHz 140W CPU AM3 1.7 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5... Bottom: CTR BASS MIC IN AMD Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: 790GX NB_FAN1 41 PWR_FAN1 Chipset PCIE1 LAN PHY 40 M3A790GXH/128M 39 PCIE2 IDE1 CrossFireX Hybrid CrossFire 38 37 36 35 34 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 PCI1 PCI...
...Blue) 20 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 39 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; DDR3 1600 DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Dual Channel FSB2.6GHz 140W CPU AM3 1.7 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5... Bottom: CTR BASS MIC IN AMD Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: 790GX NB_FAN1 41 PWR_FAN1 Chipset PCIE1 LAN PHY 40 M3A790GXH/128M 39 PCIE2 IDE1 CrossFireX Hybrid CrossFire 38 37 36 35 34 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 PCI1 PCI...
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... /O panel. Please make sure that you use multiple monitors with your system. Set up a surround display environment: 1. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Properties", and select the "Settings" tab so that the value you wish to your primary monitor, and then... select "Primary". B. When you can easily enjoy the benefits of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. 2. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as ...
... /O panel. Please make sure that you use multiple monitors with your system. Set up a surround display environment: 1. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Properties", and select the "Settings" tab so that the value you wish to your primary monitor, and then... select "Primary". B. When you can easily enjoy the benefits of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. 2. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as ...
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... below instruction for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by the number three, four, five, six, seven and eight. 6. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab so that you move items from one monitor to another. The...
... below instruction for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by the number three, four, five, six, seven and eight. 6. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab so that you move items from one monitor to another. The...
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... your system. 2. If you want to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. You don't need to OUT2_L. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. Click "Set Default Device" to install your voice through front mic, ... and control of "Playback" portion. Enter Windows system. G. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. F. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Set the...
... your system. 2. If you want to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. You don't need to OUT2_L. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. Click "Set Default Device" to install your voice through front mic, ... and control of "Playback" portion. Enter Windows system. G. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. F. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Set the...
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...CD driver page. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.) B. Before you start Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press any key. 2.16 Driver Installation Guide To install...check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. B. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. E. Please refer to set RAID configuration. A. STEP 1: Set up to bottom side to [RAID]. Please...
...CD driver page. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.) B. Before you start Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press any key. 2.16 Driver Installation Guide To install...check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. B. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. E. Please refer to set RAID configuration. A. STEP 1: Set up to bottom side to [RAID]. Please...
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...A. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on the bottom to install a third-party RAID driver. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to continue the installation. 50 At the beginning of Windows...composed of the document in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Before you want to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of...
...A. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on the bottom to install a third-party RAID driver. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to continue the installation. 50 At the beginning of Windows...composed of the document in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Before you want to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of...
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...section 2.17.1 step 2 on page 49. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. You can start to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in BIOS. 2.18 Installing Windows® XP / XP... / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install. 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP...
...section 2.17.1 step 2 on page 49. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. You can start to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in BIOS. 2.18 Installing Windows® XP / XP... / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install. 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP...
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...drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on the bottom to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to continue the ...installation. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to [AHCI]. B. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 52 STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM...
...drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on the bottom to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to continue the ...installation. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to [AHCI]. B. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 52 STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM...
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... [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. TRC Use this to adjust TRWTWB values. TRWTWB Use this to adjust TRC values. The default value is [Auto]. 64 TWRRD Use this to adjust TWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [17CLK]. Configuration options: [Auto], [90ns], [110ns], [160ns], [300ns] and [350ns]. Configuration options: [Auto...
... [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. TRC Use this to adjust TRWTWB values. TRWTWB Use this to adjust TRC values. The default value is [Auto]. 64 TWRRD Use this to adjust TWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [17CLK]. Configuration options: [Auto], [90ns], [110ns], [160ns], [300ns] and [350ns]. Configuration options: [Auto...
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... System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Refer to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to activate the ...motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your dealer for general reference only. or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and...
... System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Refer to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to activate the ...motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your dealer for general reference only. or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and...
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... - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Please read the installation guide of your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock M3A790GXH/128M Motherboard Hybrid Booster: - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 14) - It should be.... 3. Explorer, AMD Fusion Unique Feature - Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - Overclocking may affect your own risk and expense. Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software...
... - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Please read the installation guide of your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock M3A790GXH/128M Motherboard Hybrid Booster: - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 14) - It should be.... 3. Explorer, AMD Fusion Unique Feature - Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - Overclocking may affect your own risk and expense. Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software...
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... than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock M3A790GXH/128M Motherboard English Please check AMD website for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation ...procedures. 12. To use CrossFireXTM or 3-Way CrossFireXTM function, please follow the instructions on page 42 of Intelligent Energy Saver. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with 64...
... than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock M3A790GXH/128M Motherboard English Please check AMD website for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation ...procedures. 12. To use CrossFireXTM or 3-Way CrossFireXTM function, please follow the instructions on page 42 of Intelligent Energy Saver. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with 64...
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... 8.9 RADEON 3870 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 4850 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 4870 Catalyst 8.9 * The PCI Express VGA card with * mark is supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details...Hotfix Catalyst 8.12 + Hotfix * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 10 ASRock M3A790GXH/128M Motherboard
... 8.9 RADEON 3870 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 4850 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 4870 Catalyst 8.9 * The PCI Express VGA card with * mark is supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details...Hotfix Catalyst 8.12 + Hotfix * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 10 ASRock M3A790GXH/128M Motherboard