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... be subject to the hardware installation. In case any modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock 790GX Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock 790GX Pro Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 You may find the latest...
... be subject to the hardware installation. In case any modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock 790GX Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock 790GX Pro Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 You may find the latest...
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... Material-special handling may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of ASRock Inc. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. This device complies with Part...
... Material-special handling may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of ASRock Inc. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. This device complies with Part...
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... (PORT 1), Blue) 38 Northbridge Controller 19 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0), Blue) 39 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 20 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3), Blue) 40 USB_PW2 Jumper 2 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard White) 29 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 30 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 9 Northbridge Fan Connector (NB_FAN1) 31 Front Panel Audio Header 10...
... (PORT 1), Blue) 38 Northbridge Controller 19 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0), Blue) 39 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 20 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3), Blue) 40 USB_PW2 Jumper 2 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard White) 29 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 30 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 9 Northbridge Fan Connector (NB_FAN1) 31 Front Panel Audio Header 10...
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... table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Please refer to the LAN port. I/O Panel 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 2 VGA/D-Sub Port 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port 5 Central / Bass (Orange...
... table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Please refer to the LAN port. I/O Panel 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 2 VGA/D-Sub Port 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port 5 Central / Bass (Orange...
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...ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock 790GX Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock 790GX Pro Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English 1. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 790GX Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock...the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications...
...ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock 790GX Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock 790GX Pro Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English 1. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 790GX Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock...the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications...
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... with max. Supports D-Sub with max. Support for CPU power - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Northbridge: AMD 790GX - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 2 x PCI Express... Supports Dual-link DVI with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports English 5 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Solid Capacitor for Socket AM3 processors: AMD ...
... with max. Supports D-Sub with max. Support for CPU power - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Northbridge: AMD 790GX - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 2 x PCI Express... Supports Dual-link DVI with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports English 5 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Solid Capacitor for Socket AM3 processors: AMD ...
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... Port with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in header - VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment English 6 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports Wake-On-LAN - CD in / Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 5 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID...
... Port with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in header - VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment English 6 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports Wake-On-LAN - CD in / Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 5 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID...
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... and devices of your own risk and expense. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 8) - CPU Quiet Fan - English 7 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) - Instant Boot - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis...
... and devices of your own risk and expense. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 8) - CPU Quiet Fan - English 7 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) - Instant Boot - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis...
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... to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 5. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes...
... to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 5. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes...
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... spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 9 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in off mode condition. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking... other complicated flash utility. 10. With this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. With OC DNA, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you install the PC system. 14. This convenient BIOS update tool...
... spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 9 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in off mode condition. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking... other complicated flash utility. 10. With this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. With OC DNA, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you install the PC system. 14. This convenient BIOS update tool...
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... so may cause severe damage to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 10 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded...
... so may cause severe damage to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 10 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded...
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... heat. Step 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. English 11 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard
... heat. Step 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. English 11 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard
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... of memory modules in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to install them in all four slots. 1. If a pair of the same color. English 12 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard If you always need to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. In other words, install them on this motherboard and DIMM may refer...
... of memory modules in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to install them in all four slots. 1. If a pair of the same color. English 12 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard If you always need to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. In other words, install them on this motherboard and DIMM may refer...
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Step 2. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 1. Step 3. Align a DIMM on the ...
Step 2. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 1. Step 3. Align a DIMM on the ...
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.... Step 3. Step 5. Blue) is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket facing the slot that you start the installation. Step 4. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Step 2. Keep the screws for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used for PCI...
.... Step 3. Step 5. Blue) is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket facing the slot that you start the installation. Step 4. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Step 2. Keep the screws for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used for PCI...
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..., or connect HDMI monitor cable to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI can freely enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 15 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English When one of them is enabled, the other one of the two monitors instead of dual monitor function after your computer.
..., or connect HDMI monitor cable to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI can freely enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 15 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English When one of them is enabled, the other one of the two monitors instead of dual monitor function after your computer.
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... add-on PCIE2 slot. B. Select the display icon identified by the number one monitor will always be your card, one , two, three and four. 16 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA card on PCI Express VGA cards, you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of...
... add-on PCIE2 slot. B. Select the display icon identified by the number one monitor will always be your card, one , two, three and four. 16 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA card on PCI Express VGA cards, you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of...
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.... Therefore, you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is compatible. 17 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by the number three and four. 6. Due to the steps below instruction for...
.... Therefore, you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is compatible. 17 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by the number three and four. 6. Due to the steps below instruction for...
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...CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on an AMD 790GX integrated chipset, all operating in your system. For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Currently, ATITM Hybrid... you have any VGA driver installed in a Windows® VistaTM / 7 environment. Step 5. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 18 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for blisteringlyfast frame rates. Enter "Advanced" ...
...CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on an AMD 790GX integrated chipset, all operating in your system. For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Currently, ATITM Hybrid... you have any VGA driver installed in a Windows® VistaTM / 7 environment. Step 5. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 18 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for blisteringlyfast frame rates. Enter "Advanced" ...
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... system. Then you can freely enjoy the benefit of HybridTM CrossFireXTM feature. * Hybrid CrossFireXTM appearing here is used only for up dates and details. 19 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Click "Yes" to continue. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Step 10.
... system. Then you can freely enjoy the benefit of HybridTM CrossFireXTM feature. * Hybrid CrossFireXTM appearing here is used only for up dates and details. 19 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Click "Yes" to continue. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Step 10.