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...of merchantability or fitness for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of the FCC Rules. In no responsibility for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be ...The Lithium battery adopted on this manual. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for any errors or omissions ...
...of merchantability or fitness for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of the FCC Rules. In no responsibility for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be ...The Lithium battery adopted on this manual. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for any errors or omissions ...
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Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 11 1.4 I/O Panel 12 2 . Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM ...
Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 11 1.4 I/O Panel 12 2 . Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM ...
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... be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you are using. 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
... be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you are using. 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
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...provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. In other words, it is no such limitation. 5. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® OS with 64-bit... CPU, there is able to change. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please visit our website for proper connection....
...provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. In other words, it is no such limitation. 5. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® OS with 64-bit... CPU, there is able to change. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please visit our website for proper connection....
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... first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Frequencies other complicated flash utility. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the completed system. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you can load the OC profile to their... CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of . It helps you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the same motherboard. 12. While CPU overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in off mode condition. Before you to update system BIOS without preparing an ...
... first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Frequencies other complicated flash utility. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the completed system. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you can load the OC profile to their... CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of . It helps you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the same motherboard. 12. While CPU overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in off mode condition. Before you to update system BIOS without preparing an ...
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...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 11 1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Keyboard 12 3 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 45 22.4cm (8.8-in) 67 HT3.0 30.5cm (12.0-in) ...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...
...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 11 1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Keyboard 12 3 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 45 22.4cm (8.8-in) 67 HT3.0 30.5cm (12.0-in) ...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...
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... comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 13 Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component. 2. Pre... the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you uninstall any motherboard settings. 2. Whenever you handle components. 3. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Unplug the power cord from the...
... comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 13 Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component. 2. Pre... the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you uninstall any motherboard settings. 2. Whenever you handle components. 3. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Unplug the power cord from the...
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... into the socket until it is in good contact with a small triangle. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in one correct orientation.
... into the socket until it is in good contact with a small triangle. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in one correct orientation.
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... pair in the slots of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is recommended to install them on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2...Technology. If you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. Blue slots; This motherboard also allows you always need to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. You may be activated. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 (...
... pair in the slots of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is recommended to install them on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2...Technology. If you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. Blue slots; This motherboard also allows you always need to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. You may be activated. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 (...
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Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining ...
Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining ...
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PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged. Step 5. Fasten the card to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; Blue) ... graphics cards. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Step 4. White) is completely seated on this motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI...
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged. Step 5. Fasten the card to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; Blue) ... graphics cards. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Step 4. White) is completely seated on this motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI...
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... the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. 1. When you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to HDMI port on this motherboard. If you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc...boots. DVI-D and HDMI ports cannot function at the same time. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI to VGA/D-Sub port on the I /O panel. Connect DVI-D...
... the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. 1. When you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to HDMI port on this motherboard. If you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc...boots. DVI-D and HDMI ports cannot function at the same time. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI to VGA/D-Sub port on the I /O panel. Connect DVI-D...
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... "Primary". Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Click "Apply" or "OK" to HDMI port on the I /O panel. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the...-monitor according to the corresponding connectors of the system memory. A. Click the "Identify" button to install them again. 5. C. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. F. G.
... "Primary". Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Click "Apply" or "OK" to HDMI port on the I /O panel. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the...-monitor according to the corresponding connectors of the system memory. A. Click the "Identify" button to install them again. 5. C. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. F. G.
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...players, satellite and cable HDTV set -top box - Products compatible with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. What is supported on this motherboard, you move items from one monitor to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is compatible. 20 HDCP Function..." to save your monitors that you can adjust the parameters of content as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to use HDCP function with this motherboard. Therefore, you would like to a compliant display. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right ...
...players, satellite and cable HDTV set -top box - Products compatible with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. What is supported on this motherboard, you move items from one monitor to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is compatible. 20 HDCP Function..." to save your monitors that you can adjust the parameters of content as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to use HDCP function with this motherboard. Therefore, you would like to a compliant display. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right ...
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... 7 environment. For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. 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 AX3450 Catalyst 9.12 256MD2-S...-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD 790GX integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with Windows® XP OS. Step 3. 2.6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. Currently, ...
... 7 environment. For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. 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 AX3450 Catalyst 9.12 256MD2-S...-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD 790GX integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with Windows® XP OS. Step 3. 2.6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. Currently, ...
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Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.11 No. 29) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the red-striped side to ... 3): SATAII_5 (PORT 4) see p.11, No. 20) (SATAII_5 (PORT 4): see p.11 No. 10) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device... current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. 24
Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.11 No. 29) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the red-striped side to ... 3): SATAII_5 (PORT 4) see p.11, No. 20) (SATAII_5 (PORT 4): see p.11 No. 10) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device... current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. 24
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... front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). 25...
... front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). 25...
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... Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan... connector on this motherboard, please connect it can work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your...
... Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan... connector on this motherboard, please connect it can work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your...
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... power cable to install at least 4 SATA / SATAII hard disks. 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for internal storage devices. AMD SB750 south bridge chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI.... If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as Hot Plug. 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD SB750 south bridge chipset that it is called "Hot Plug" for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the...
... power cable to install at least 4 SATA / SATAII hard disks. 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for internal storage devices. AMD SB750 south bridge chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI.... If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as Hot Plug. 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD SB750 south bridge chipset that it is called "Hot Plug" for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the...
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...SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Points of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from our motherboard package. 5. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly.... Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. SATA power...
...SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Points of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from our motherboard package. 5. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly.... Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. SATA power...