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X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins User Manual Version 1.1 Published June 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins User Manual Version 1.1 Published June 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus 12 1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus 12 1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17...
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... / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 47 2.19.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 48 2.20 DTS Operation Guide (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only) . 50 2.21 Untied Overclocking Technology 51 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 52 3.1 Introduction 52 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 53 3.2 Main Screen 53 3.3 Advanced Screen...
... / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 47 2.19.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 48 2.20 DTS Operation Guide (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only) . 50 2.21 Untied Overclocking Technology 51 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 52 3.1 Introduction 52 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 53 3.2 Main Screen 53 3.3 Advanced Screen...
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... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins Quick Installation Guide ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins Quick Installation Guide ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66...
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...Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R Memory - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 3) - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron... 2) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111C - Max. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X48TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and...
...Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R Memory - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 3) - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron... 2) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111C - Max. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X48TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and...
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Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature ASRock 1394_SPDIF I . CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - ... 2 x eSATAII Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with 2 SATAII connectors) (see CAUTION 14) 7 O. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x WiFi header (see CAUTION 13) - Supports "Plug and Play" - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) -...
Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature ASRock 1394_SPDIF I . CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - ... 2 x eSATAII Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with 2 SATAII connectors) (see CAUTION 14) 7 O. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x WiFi header (see CAUTION 13) - Supports "Plug and Play" - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) -...
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... if you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. * If you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on page 49 for the operation procedures of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Please check the table on page 35 for proper connection. 9. Please visit our website for proper jumper settings. 6. It ... Tuner. Please visit our website for details. 8. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard, you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. Power Management for system usage...
... if you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. * If you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on page 49 for the operation procedures of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Please check the table on page 35 for proper connection. 9. Please visit our website for proper jumper settings. 6. It ... Tuner. Please visit our website for details. 8. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard, you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. Power Management for system usage...
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... the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. Before you install the PC system. 16. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and...
... the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. Before you install the PC system. 16. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and...
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...FRONT_1394) 25 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header (IR1) 26 SPI BIOS Chip 27 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 29 WiFi Header (WiFi) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 32 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 33 PCI Slots (PCI1 ...bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) IDE1 Super I/O PCIE3 AUDIO CODEC 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 PCI1 RoHS PCI2 WIFI PCI3 1 COM1 FLOPPY1 8Mb BIOS Intel CMOS ICH9R Battery VIA VT6308S USB8_9 1394a 1 SATAII_5 (Port4) SATAII_6 (Port5) SATAII_1 (Port0) SATAII_2 (Port1) ...
...FRONT_1394) 25 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header (IR1) 26 SPI BIOS Chip 27 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 29 WiFi Header (WiFi) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 32 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 33 PCI Slots (PCI1 ...bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) IDE1 Super I/O PCIE3 AUDIO CODEC 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 PCI1 RoHS PCI2 WIFI PCI3 1 COM1 FLOPPY1 8Mb BIOS Intel CMOS ICH9R Battery VIA VT6308S USB8_9 1394a 1 SATAII_5 (Port4) SATAII_6 (Port5) SATAII_1 (Port0) SATAII_2 (Port1) ...
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... to 16 stations Connected Devices (AP Mode) Antenna - 1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only) ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 13 Access Point mode (AP mode...
... to 16 stations Connected Devices (AP Mode) Antenna - 1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only) ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 13 Access Point mode (AP mode...
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... black end of SATA power cable to the power supply USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.11 No. 22) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.11 No. 21) WiFi Header (11-pin WIFI) (see p.11 No. 29) USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR USB+5V_1 NC NC GND1 PLTRST# +...end of SATA power cable to the power connector on this motherboard. Either end of wireless network connectivity. This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII...
... black end of SATA power cable to the power supply USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.11 No. 22) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.11 No. 21) WiFi Header (11-pin WIFI) (see p.11 No. 29) USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR USB+5V_1 NC NC GND1 PLTRST# +...end of SATA power cable to the power connector on this motherboard. Either end of wireless network connectivity. This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII...
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... must support HDA to function correctly. D. E. F. Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.11 No. 31) CD-L GND GND CD-R This connector allows you use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this picture for proper installation. B. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11 No. 25) IRTX +5VSB Hotplug# 1 GND IRRX... you don't plan to use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below: A. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for ASRock DeskExpress.
... must support HDA to function correctly. D. E. F. Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.11 No. 31) CD-L GND GND CD-R This connector allows you use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this picture for proper installation. B. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11 No. 25) IRTX +5VSB Hotplug# 1 GND IRRX... you don't plan to use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below: A. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for ASRock DeskExpress.
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2 . 2 0 DTS Operation Guide (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only) DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound format to bring you select DTS Neo: PC. Double-click this icon to any ... access advanced controls. Please follow below steps to enable or disable it. DTS makes audio tracks more ) into a DTS audio signal and sent out from ASRock support CD. 2. You will find that the DTS Connect contains 2 elements: DTS Neo: PC and DTS Interactive. Click the button to enable DTS function: 1. DTS...
2 . 2 0 DTS Operation Guide (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only) DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound format to bring you select DTS Neo: PC. Double-click this icon to any ... access advanced controls. Please follow below steps to enable or disable it. DTS makes audio tracks more ) into a DTS audio signal and sent out from ASRock support CD. 2. You will find that the DTS Connect contains 2 elements: DTS Neo: PC and DTS Interactive. Click the button to enable DTS function: 1. DTS...
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...selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. X48TurboTwins-WiFi Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Wed 04/23/2008] BIOS ...Version : X48TurboTwins-WiFi P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2666MHz Microcode Update : 10676/60B Cache Size ...
...selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. X48TurboTwins-WiFi Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Wed 04/23/2008] BIOS ...Version : X48TurboTwins-WiFi P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2666MHz Microcode Update : 10676/60B Cache Size ...
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... California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for any errors or...
... California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for any errors or...
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...) 9 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 28 COM Port Header (COM1) (Dual Channel C: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; Pink) 29 WiFi Header (WiFi) 10 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 11 South Bridge Controller 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 .../ FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers 19 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red) 39 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 20 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange) 2 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, ...
...) 9 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 28 COM Port Header (COM1) (Dual Channel C: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; Pink) 29 WiFi Header (WiFi) 10 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 11 South Bridge Controller 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 .../ FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers 19 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red) 39 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 20 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange) 2 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, ...
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ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Central / Bass (... "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central...
ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Central / Bass (... "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central...
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...varies in different environments Number of - Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Compatibility - With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you will be able to play LAN games, connect to 16 stations Connected Devices (AP Mode) Antenna - Standard...easily. ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 4 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard...
...varies in different environments Number of - Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Compatibility - With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you will be able to play LAN games, connect to 16 stations Connected Devices (AP Mode) Antenna - Standard...easily. ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 4 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard...
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... (Optional) One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) One "ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus" I/O Panel Shield WiFi Accessories One ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module One Antenna One WiFi Bracket 5 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Quick Installation Guide ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide Motherboard...
... (Optional) One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) One "ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus" I/O Panel Shield WiFi Accessories One ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module One Antenna One WiFi Bracket 5 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Quick Installation Guide ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide Motherboard...
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1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Wireless LAN Rear Panel I /O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port 6 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English All Solid Capacitor design - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual ...dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm -...
1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Wireless LAN Rear Panel I /O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port 6 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English All Solid Capacitor design - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual ...dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm -...