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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 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 18 2.6 ...
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 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 18 2.6 ...
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3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 37 3.1 Introduction 37 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 37 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 38 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 43 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 44 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 45 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 46 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 48 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 50 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 51 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 51 3.4.8 USB Configuration 53 3.5 Hardware ...
3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 37 3.1 Introduction 37 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 37 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 38 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 43 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 44 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 45 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 46 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 48 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 50 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 51 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 51 3.4.8 USB Configuration 53 3.5 Hardware ...
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... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 939A790GMH motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 939A790GMH motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In...
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Socket 939 for CPU power - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 3) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 ... Hyper-Transport Technology - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 1 x HDMI Port 6 Solid Capacitor for AMD...
Socket 939 for CPU power - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 3) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 ... Hyper-Transport Technology - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 1 x HDMI Port 6 Solid Capacitor for AMD...
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...Port - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Trial) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header ... (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial; Instant Boot - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 12) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in ...
...Port - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Trial) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header ... (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial; Instant Boot - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 12) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in ...
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...) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure ...limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. Please check the table on page 28 to adjust your hardware devices to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 CPU Quiet Fan - It is no such limitation. 4. Hardware - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /...
...) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure ...limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. Please check the table on page 28 to adjust your hardware devices to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 CPU Quiet Fan - It is no such limitation. 4. Hardware - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /...
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...can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Also, please do not forget to pay attention to ASRock official website regularly, we will continuously provide you to save your OC settings as a game joystick ... process of . To experience intuitive motion controlled games is capable of overclocking settings. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 With this tool and save the new BIOS file to your friends! The software name itself - ...
...can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Also, please do not forget to pay attention to ASRock official website regularly, we will continuously provide you to save your OC settings as a game joystick ... process of . To experience intuitive motion controlled games is capable of overclocking settings. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 With this tool and save the new BIOS file to your friends! The software name itself - ...
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.... If you desire a faster, less restricted way of the system or damage the CPU. 14. According to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you - ASRock APP Charger allows you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug...
.... If you desire a faster, less restricted way of the system or damage the CPU. 14. According to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you - ASRock APP Charger allows you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug...
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... refer to improve heat dissipation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the pins. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it is locked. DO... the side tab to a 90o angle. When the CPU is in good contact with a small triangle. Step 3. The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever...
... refer to improve heat dissipation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the pins. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it is locked. DO... the side tab to a 90o angle. When the CPU is in good contact with a small triangle. Step 3. The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever...
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... DDR3 RADEON HD3450 POWERCOLOR AX3450 Catalyst 8.7 256MD2-S * Currently, RADEON HD2400XT series graphics cards are only supported with combined output 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 a single display for...
... DDR3 RADEON HD3450 POWERCOLOR AX3450 Catalyst 8.7 256MD2-S * Currently, RADEON HD2400XT series graphics cards are only supported with combined output 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 a single display for...
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... Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 2) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.11 No. 5) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 27...ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can still work successfully even ...
... Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 2) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.11 No. 5) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 27...ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can still work successfully even ...
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... Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to...
... Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to...
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... Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Manual], you can set to [Auto] by default. It should always be done at your CPU and motherboard. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 ...screen, you may cause damage to your own risk and expense. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change HT Bus Speed HT Bus ...
... Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Manual], you can set to [Auto] by default. It should always be done at your CPU and motherboard. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 ...screen, you may cause damage to your own risk and expense. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change HT Bus Speed HT Bus ...
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... PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Processor Multiplier Processor Voltage HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width CPU Thermal Throttle Memory Configuration [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] x12 2400 MHZ 1.400 V [Manual] [x12 2400 MHz] [1.350...and [200MHz (DDR400)]. 40 Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set to [Manual]; The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto...
... PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Processor Multiplier Processor Voltage HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width CPU Thermal Throttle Memory Configuration [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] x12 2400 MHZ 1.400 V [Manual] [x12 2400 MHz] [1.350...and [200MHz (DDR400)]. 40 Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set to [Manual]; The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto...
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... convenient BIOS update tool allows you can update your system after BIOS update process completes. 43 CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update your BIOS, and reboot your BIOS...
... convenient BIOS update tool allows you can update your system after BIOS update process completes. 43 CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update your BIOS, and reboot your BIOS...
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... and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to enable or disable memory hole. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Memory Hole BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] Enable or disable the...
... and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to enable or disable memory hole. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Memory Hole BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] Enable or disable the...
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...adjust the target fan speed according to enable this function only when you set this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will be between 45 C/113 F and 65 C/149 F. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to allow you choose. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot...Speed Use this option to set this option as [Enabled], you will find the items "Target CPU Temperature" and "Target Fan Speed" appear to identify the temperature of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select...
...adjust the target fan speed according to enable this function only when you set this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will be between 45 C/113 F and 65 C/149 F. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to allow you choose. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot...Speed Use this option to set this option as [Enabled], you will find the items "Target CPU Temperature" and "Target Fan Speed" appear to identify the temperature of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select...
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White) 18 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3)) 34 Northbridge Controller 2 ASRock 939A790GMH Motherboard Blue) (SPEAKER 1, White) 7 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) (Dual Channel B: DDR3, DDR4...PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 20 Secondary SATAII Connector 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 4 939-Pin CPU Socket 21 Primary SATAII Connector 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (SATAII_1 (PORT 0)) 6 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 22 Chassis Speaker Header (Dual ...
White) 18 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3)) 34 Northbridge Controller 2 ASRock 939A790GMH Motherboard Blue) (SPEAKER 1, White) 7 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) (Dual Channel B: DDR3, DDR4...PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 20 Secondary SATAII Connector 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 4 939-Pin CPU Socket 21 Primary SATAII Connector 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (SATAII_1 (PORT 0)) 6 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 22 Chassis Speaker Header (Dual ...
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... this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 939A790GMH motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide...
... this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 939A790GMH motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide...
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...PCI slots - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR DIMM slots - Supports HDMI Technology with max. Socket 939 for CPU power - Max. DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports HDCP function with max... LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 1 x HDMI Port 5 ASRock 939A790GMH Motherboard English shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 1) - resolution...
...PCI slots - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR DIMM slots - Supports HDMI Technology with max. Socket 939 for CPU power - Max. DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports HDCP function with max... LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 1 x HDMI Port 5 ASRock 939A790GMH Motherboard English shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 1) - resolution...