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... 4.1 Install Operating System 62 4.2 Support CD Information 62 4.2.1 Running Support CD 62 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 62 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 62 4.2.4 Contact Information 62 4 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 38 3.1 Introduction 38 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 38 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 3.2 Main Screen 39 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 40 3.4 Advanced Screen 48 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 50 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 52...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 62 4.2 Support CD Information 62 4.2.1 Running Support CD 62 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 62 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 62 4.2.4 Contact Information 62 4 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 38 3.1 Introduction 38 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 38 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 3.2 Main Screen 39 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 40 3.4 Advanced Screen 48 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 50 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 52...
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...the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. In case any ... will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 1. 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...
...the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. In case any ... will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 1. 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...
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... 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Supports D-Sub with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports 6 Support for CPU power - Max. DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader ...-Core CPU Ready - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Northbridge: AMD 790GX - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports HDMI ...
... 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Supports D-Sub with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports 6 Support for CPU power - Max. DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader ...-Core CPU Ready - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Northbridge: AMD 790GX - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports HDMI ...
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...45 LAN Port with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports "Plug and Play" - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - ...SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Realtek RTL8111E - CD in / Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 5 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, ...
...45 LAN Port with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports "Plug and Play" - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - ...SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Realtek RTL8111E - CD in / Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 5 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, ...
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...: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Support CD - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 9) - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that...
...: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Support CD - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 9) - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that...
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... and is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your SATAII hard disk drive to the memory support list on our website for system usage under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9.... connector, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 15 for details. 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. It is able to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. ASRock website: http://www...
... and is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your SATAII hard disk drive to the memory support list on our website for system usage under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9.... connector, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 15 for details. 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. It is able to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. ASRock website: http://www...
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... 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) 140W CPU Dual Channel DDR3 1800 DVI_CON1 VGA1 SOCKET AM3 HDMI1 eSATAII_1 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 Designed in Taipei Bottom: MIC IN...BASS Center: REAR SPK FRONT Top: LINE IN Center: PWR_FAN1 PCIE1 LAN PHY AMD 790GX Chipset Support 6-Core CPU PCIE2 PCI Express 2.0 CMOS BATTERY NB_FAN1 IDE1 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 PCIE3 790GX Pro Hybrid CrossFire PCI1 AMD SB750 Chipset CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 ErP/EuP Ready PCI2 RoHS PCI3 1 ...
... 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) 140W CPU Dual Channel DDR3 1800 DVI_CON1 VGA1 SOCKET AM3 HDMI1 eSATAII_1 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 Designed in Taipei Bottom: MIC IN...BASS Center: REAR SPK FRONT Top: LINE IN Center: PWR_FAN1 PCIE1 LAN PHY AMD 790GX Chipset Support 6-Core CPU PCIE2 PCI Express 2.0 CMOS BATTERY NB_FAN1 IDE1 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 PCIE3 790GX Pro Hybrid CrossFire PCI1 AMD SB750 Chipset CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 ErP/EuP Ready PCI2 RoHS PCI3 1 ...
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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. Please visit our website for updated information. Install one compatible PCI Express...information. Boot into OS. Step 6. Step 5. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with AMD Phenom CPU. Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 9.12 RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400 XT Catalyst 9.12 256MB DDR3 RADEON HD3450 POWERCOLOR...
...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. Please visit our website for updated information. Install one compatible PCI Express...information. Boot into OS. Step 6. Step 5. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with AMD Phenom CPU. Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 9.12 RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400 XT Catalyst 9.12 256MB DDR3 RADEON HD3450 POWERCOLOR...
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... DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 27 CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 (see p.11 No. 2) GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector. ...If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even...
... DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 27 CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 (see p.11 No. 2) GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector. ...If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even...
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... is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option ... setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 37 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking...
... is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option ... setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 37 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking...
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...[Default], [5% (3360MHz)] to [1000MHz]. Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting You can use this option to load the optiomized CPU overclocking setting. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this option to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. EZ Overclocking Turbo 30 You ... (MHZ) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [Disabled] [...
...[Default], [5% (3360MHz)] to [1000MHz]. Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting You can use this option to load the optiomized CPU overclocking setting. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this option to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. EZ Overclocking Turbo 30 You ... (MHZ) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [Disabled] [...
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... Control This allows you to enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. The configuration options depend on CPU's capability. AMD IO C-State Support Use this to adjust Advanced Clock Calibration feature. The default value is [All Cores]. Multiplier/Voltage ... (MHZ) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled]...
... Control This allows you to enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. The configuration options depend on CPU's capability. AMD IO C-State Support Use this to adjust Advanced Clock Calibration feature. The default value is [All Cores]. Multiplier/Voltage ... (MHZ) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled]...
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... this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to keep the CPU from the chipset. The default value is [Auto]. L3 Cache Allocation The default value...
... this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to keep the CPU from the chipset. The default value is [Auto]. L3 Cache Allocation The default value...
Quick Installation Guide
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.... 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 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 In case any modifications of this...
.... 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 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 In case any modifications of this...
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... processors - Support for CPU power - Six-Core CPU Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3300 graphics - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports HDMI Technology with DVI and HDMI ports English 5 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Supports Dual-link...
... processors - Support for CPU power - Six-Core CPU Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3300 graphics - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports HDMI Technology with DVI and HDMI ports English 5 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Supports Dual-link...
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.../LINK LED and SPEED LED) - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment English 6 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Supports Wake-On-LAN - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - Realtek RTL8111E - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CD ...USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATAII Connector - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Premium Blu-ray audio support - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector -
.../LINK LED and SPEED LED) - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment English 6 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Supports Wake-On-LAN - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - Realtek RTL8111E - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CD ...USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATAII Connector - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Premium Blu-ray audio support - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector -
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...for possible damage caused by overclocking. OEM and Trial; ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - Hybrid Booster: - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - It should be done at your system. ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11) - English 7 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Trial) Unique Feature - Instant Boot - Overclocking may... expense. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - Support CD -
...for possible damage caused by overclocking. OEM and Trial; ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - Hybrid Booster: - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - It should be done at your system. ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11) - English 7 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard Trial) Unique Feature - Instant Boot - Overclocking may... expense. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - Support CD -
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... memory modules. You can reduce the number of "User Manual" in advance. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. The maximum shared memory size is defined by hardware monitor function and overclock your ... 2. Please visit our website for the latest information. 6. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Please check the table on page 26 for proper connection. 7. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings...
... memory modules. You can reduce the number of "User Manual" in advance. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. The maximum shared memory size is defined by hardware monitor function and overclock your ... 2. Please visit our website for the latest information. 6. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard English Please check the table on page 26 for proper connection. 7. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings...
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...only supported with combined output to a single display for further information. Step 4. Please remove the ATITM driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your Windows® taskbar. Restart your system. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 18 ASRock 790GX Pro ...refer to operate simultaneously with AMD Phenom CPU. Step 2. ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD 790GX integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to below PCI Express graphics card support list for both the onboard VGA ...
...only supported with combined output to a single display for further information. Step 4. Please remove the ATITM driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your Windows® taskbar. Restart your system. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 18 ASRock 790GX Pro ...refer to operate simultaneously with AMD Phenom CPU. Step 2. ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD 790GX integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to below PCI Express graphics card support list for both the onboard VGA ...
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... 5 (see p.2 No.30) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it to Pin 1-3. English 24 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can...24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please connect the CPU fan 4 3 cable to the ground pin. Though this connector and 2 1 match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX ...
... 5 (see p.2 No.30) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it to Pin 1-3. English 24 ASRock 790GX Pro Motherboard If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can...24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please connect the CPU fan 4 3 cable to the ground pin. Though this connector and 2 1 match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX ...