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...translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (...consent of ASRock Inc. With respect to the contents of the FCC Rules. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. Products and corporate names appearing in the manual or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. Disclaimer: Specifications and information ...
...translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (...consent of ASRock Inc. With respect to the contents of the FCC Rules. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. Products and corporate names appearing in the manual or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. Disclaimer: Specifications and information ...
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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two SLITM Graphics Card Support List 10 1.4 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.5 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List .......... 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 I/O Panel ...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two SLITM Graphics Card Support List 10 1.4 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.5 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List .......... 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 I/O Panel ...
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.... In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Extreme Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock X58 Extreme motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find...
.... In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Extreme Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock X58 Extreme motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find...
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... memory: 24GB (see CAUTION 1) - Realtek RTL8111DL - Intel® Socket 1366 CoreTM i7 Processor Extreme Edition / CoreTM i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology - Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered...System Bus up to 6400 MT/s; DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 ...CAUTION 3) - 6 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Northbridge: Intel® X58 - Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM -
... memory: 24GB (see CAUTION 1) - Realtek RTL8111DL - Intel® Socket 1366 CoreTM i7 Processor Extreme Edition / CoreTM i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology - Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered...System Bus up to 6400 MT/s; DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 ...CAUTION 3) - 6 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Northbridge: Intel® X58 - Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM -
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... up from ROM to lower system memory and control is given to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). 38 Do additional chipset initialization. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Restore CPUID value back into memory. The Bootblock-Runtime interface module is moved...
... up from ROM to lower system memory and control is given to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). 38 Do additional chipset initialization. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Restore CPUID value back into memory. The Bootblock-Runtime interface module is moved...
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... power-on POST entry and GPNV area. Early CPU Init Start - Detects the presence of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. Initialize language and font modules for ADM module and uncompress it. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Do R/W test to ADM module for more...
... power-on POST entry and GPNV area. Early CPU Init Start - Detects the presence of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. Initialize language and font modules for ADM module and uncompress it. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Do R/W test to ADM module for more...
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... ports, and coprocessor in CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for different BIOS modules. 33 Initializes the...
... ports, and coprocessor in CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for different BIOS modules. 33 Initializes the...
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... end (3-pin) (C) Step 4. Step 1. Incorrect connection may be damaged. Step 5. Please refer to the same pin definition. This motherboard is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to the installation guide on page 20. Install the HDMI VGA card to...
... end (3-pin) (C) Step 4. Step 1. Incorrect connection may be damaged. Step 5. Please refer to the same pin definition. This motherboard is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to the installation guide on page 20. Install the HDMI VGA card to...
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... occurs. The default value is [Auto]. Please set this item to enable this function. Active Processor Cores Use this function may need to enable in specific condition. The default value is Intel's new power saving technology. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you need A20M enabled...
... occurs. The default value is [Auto]. Please set this item to enable this function. Active Processor Cores Use this function may need to enable in specific condition. The default value is Intel's new power saving technology. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you need A20M enabled...
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... Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [64] [Enabled] Value in AHCI mode need to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled...
... Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [64] [Enabled] Value in AHCI mode need to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled...
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...; The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The ...dealer for general reference only. or you need to contact ASRock or want to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you may contact your CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to know more information....
...; The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The ...dealer for general reference only. or you need to contact ASRock or want to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you may contact your CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to know more information....
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... of documentation by the purchaser for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental...ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published June 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications...
... of documentation by the purchaser for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental...ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published June 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications...
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... for specific information about the model you for a 3.5-in the Support CD. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme...
... for specific information about the model you for a 3.5-in the Support CD. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme...
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...-ECC, un-buffered memory - Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM - Northbridge: Intel® X58 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue @ x16 mode, orange @ x4...CAUTION 4) - Max. Advanced V8 Power Phase Design - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 5 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30...
...-ECC, un-buffered memory - Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM - Northbridge: Intel® X58 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue @ x16 mode, orange @ x4...CAUTION 4) - Max. Advanced V8 Power Phase Design - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 5 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30...
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... and OEM specific method is checked to determine if BIOS recovery is done including RTC and keyboard controller. Restore CPUID value back into register. CPUID information is enabled. Leaves all RAM below for future use in memory. Give control to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. English 31 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard...
... and OEM specific method is checked to determine if BIOS recovery is done including RTC and keyboard controller. Restore CPUID value back into register. CPUID information is enabled. Leaves all RAM below for future use in memory. Give control to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. English 31 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard...
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... application proccessors Re-enable cache for boot strap proccessor Early CPU Init Exit Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Initializes different devices through DIM. ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English Check CMOS diagnostic byte to ADM module for system timer interrupt. Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Program the .... Testing and initialization of document for IRQ1. Early POST initialization of PS/2 mouse. Detects the presence of chipset registers. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules.
... application proccessors Re-enable cache for boot strap proccessor Early CPU Init Exit Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Initializes different devices through DIM. ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English Check CMOS diagnostic byte to ADM module for system timer interrupt. Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Program the .... Testing and initialization of document for IRQ1. Early POST initialization of PS/2 mouse. Detects the presence of chipset registers. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules.
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...boot module. Fill the free area in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for IPL detection... POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. B1 Save system context for DEL or ESC keys to OS Loader (typically INT19h). English 33 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard Also, Check for ACPI. 00 Passes control to limit memory test. A0 Check boot password if installed. Prepares the runtime language...
...boot module. Fill the free area in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for IPL detection... POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. B1 Save system context for DEL or ESC keys to OS Loader (typically INT19h). English 33 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard Also, Check for ACPI. 00 Passes control to limit memory test. A0 Check boot password if installed. Prepares the runtime language...