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... that may cause undesired operation. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this manual. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,...of documentation by any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in any form or by the purchaser for a particular purpose. ...
... that may cause undesired operation. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this manual. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,...of documentation by any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in any form or by the purchaser for a particular purpose. ...
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... 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 23 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 HD 8CH I/O Panel 11 2. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 30 3.1 Introduction 30 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 30 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 31 3.2 Main Screen 31 3.3 Advanced Screen 31...
... 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 23 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 HD 8CH I/O Panel 11 2. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 30 3.1 Introduction 30 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 30 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 31 3.2 Main Screen 31 3.3 Advanced Screen 31...
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... CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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 Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality...
... CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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 Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality...
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...® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 CAUTION! 1. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Power Management for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and...
...® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 CAUTION! 1. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Power Management for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and...
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... to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please follow below table for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and plan to 64MB. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for minimum hardware requirement.
... to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please follow below table for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and plan to 64MB. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for minimum hardware requirement.
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...) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 13 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) 27 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 45 PS2 Mouse 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V1 6 7 20.8cm (8.2 in) IDE2 PARALLEL PORT Conroe FSB1066 Quad Core CPU RAID... Chipset PCI EXPRESS IDE1 9 Super I/O 24 23 22 21 LAN PHY 4Mb BIOS Audio CODEC CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 7.1 CH HD PCIE1 PCI1 4CoreDX90-VSTA PCI2 USB2.0 PCI3 HDMR1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 VIA VT8237A FLOPPY1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET SATA1 SATA2...
...) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 13 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) 27 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 45 PS2 Mouse 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V1 6 7 20.8cm (8.2 in) IDE2 PARALLEL PORT Conroe FSB1066 Quad Core CPU RAID... Chipset PCI EXPRESS IDE1 9 Super I/O 24 23 22 21 LAN PHY 4Mb BIOS Audio CODEC CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 7.1 CH HD PCIE1 PCI1 4CoreDX90-VSTA PCI2 USB2.0 PCI3 HDMR1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 VIA VT8237A FLOPPY1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET SATA1 SATA2...
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...Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 8.2", 24.4 x 20.8 cm) motherboard. Chapter 2 Installation 4CoreDX90-VSTA is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Before you uninstall any component, place it . ...you handle components. 3. Also remember to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you ...
...Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 8.2", 24.4 x 20.8 cm) motherboard. Chapter 2 Installation 4CoreDX90-VSTA is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Before you uninstall any component, place it . ...you handle components. 3. Also remember to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you ...
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... plate onto the IHS. It is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 1. Step 4-2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 2-3.
... plate onto the IHS. It is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 1. Step 4-2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 2-3.
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... 1. Step 2. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard. Step 6. Connect fan header with thumb to dissipate heat. Step 3. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with ... fasteners with Intel 775-LAND CPU to install and lock. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with the motherboard throughholes. Below is equipped with fan operation or contact other . Step 4. Step 5. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU....
... 1. Step 2. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard. Step 6. Connect fan header with thumb to dissipate heat. Step 3. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with ... fasteners with Intel 775-LAND CPU to install and lock. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with the motherboard throughholes. Below is equipped with fan operation or contact other . Step 4. Step 5. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU....
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Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such ... fits in place and the DIMM is equipped with two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Step 3. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is properly seated. 16
Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such ... fits in place and the DIMM is equipped with two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Step 3. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is properly seated. 16
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... (PCIE x16 slot) is unplugged. Installing an expansion card Step 1. PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Remove the bracket facing the slot that...
... (PCIE x16 slot) is unplugged. Installing an expansion card Step 1. PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Remove the bracket facing the slot that...
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... the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on the motherboard. 19 Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the motherboard! Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black) (39-pin IDE1, see p.10, No. 9) (39-pin IDE2, see... p.10, No. 8) PIN1 IDE1 PIN1 IDE2 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on this motherboard, please set the IDE device as "Master". Besides, to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate. Placing jumper caps over ...
... the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on the motherboard. 19 Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the motherboard! Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black) (39-pin IDE1, see p.10, No. 9) (39-pin IDE2, see... p.10, No. 8) PIN1 IDE1 PIN1 IDE2 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on this motherboard, please set the IDE device as "Master". Besides, to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate. Placing jumper caps over ...
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... four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on the drive. This connector allows you to the power connector on this motherboard.
... four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on the drive. This connector allows you to the power connector on this motherboard.
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...HD Audio Manager. Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 4) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED Please connect the chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to the front panel audio header as below: A. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for...SPEAKER 1) (see p.10, No. 27) +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Enter Advanced Settings...
...HD Audio Manager. Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 4) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED Please connect the chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to the front panel audio header as below: A. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for...SPEAKER 1) (see p.10, No. 27) +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Enter Advanced Settings...
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... then it is called "Hot Plug" for the action to the SATA hard disk. 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs 4CoreDX90-VSTA motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for internal storage devices. If SATA HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called "Hot Swap...insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts VIA® VT8237A southbridge chipset that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the drive bays of your chassis...
... then it is called "Hot Plug" for the action to the SATA hard disk. 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs 4CoreDX90-VSTA motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for internal storage devices. If SATA HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called "Hot Swap...insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts VIA® VT8237A southbridge chipset that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the drive bays of your chassis...
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...for SATA HDD. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. SATA power cable SATA 7-pin connector The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black) connect to ...1. Please make sure the SATA driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. SATA data cable (Red) B. 2.11 SATA HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data...
...for SATA HDD. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. SATA power cable SATA 7-pin connector The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black) connect to ...1. Please make sure the SATA driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. SATA data cable (Red) B. 2.11 SATA HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data...
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... follow below instruction sequence to the power supply 1x4-pin cable. Step 2 Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA HDD side. the motherboard's SATA connector. Step 1 Unplug SATA data cable from SATA HDD side. 25
... follow below instruction sequence to the power supply 1x4-pin cable. Step 2 Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA HDD side. the motherboard's SATA connector. Step 1 Unplug SATA data cable from SATA HDD side. 25
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... auto-detected and listed on the slot. 2. Insert HDMR card to use HDMR card function on this motherboard, please follow the order from our support CD to your system. 26 Reboot your optical drive first. Install...13 HDMR Card and Driver Installation If you do not insert HDMR card to this motherboard, and you finish installing all drivers to your system now, but in the future, you plan to HDMR... slot on this motherboard. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD...
... auto-detected and listed on the slot. 2. Insert HDMR card to use HDMR card function on this motherboard, please follow the order from our support CD to your system. 26 Reboot your optical drive first. Install...13 HDMR Card and Driver Installation If you do not insert HDMR card to this motherboard, and you finish installing all drivers to your system now, but in the future, you plan to HDMR... slot on this motherboard. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD...
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... / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit / Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE bus is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to your SATA HDDs...
... / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit / Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE bus is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to your SATA HDDs...
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... also restart by pressing the reset button on . You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you wish to choose among the selections on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. If you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key...
... also restart by pressing the reset button on . You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you wish to choose among the selections on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. If you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key...