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1. You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) 1 x ASRock 939A8X-M Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock 939A8X-M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable...
1. You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) 1 x ASRock 939A8X-M Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock 939A8X-M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable...
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...consequential damages (including damages 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 such damages arising from any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the ..., and should not be constructed as a commitment by the purchaser for backup purpose, without intent to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide are used only for identification or explanation and...
...consequential damages (including damages 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 such damages arising from any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the ..., and should not be constructed as a commitment by the purchaser for backup purpose, without intent to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide are used only for identification or explanation and...
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... Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 25 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 27 939-Pin CPU Socket 28 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard Blue) 7 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (Dual Channel B: DDR3, DDR4;
... Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 25 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 27 939-Pin CPU Socket 28 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard Blue) 7 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (Dual Channel B: DDR3, DDR4;
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See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- 4 V V -- 6 V V V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 3) ---V 3 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English ASRock 8CH I/O 1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light Blue) *7 Front Speaker (Lime) 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 USB 2.0 ...
See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- 4 V V -- 6 V V V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 3) ---V 3 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English ASRock 8CH I/O 1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light Blue) *7 Front Speaker (Lime) 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 USB 2.0 ...
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... ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 8CH I/O 4 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) 1 x ASRock 939A8X-M Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock 939A8X-M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133...
... ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 8CH I/O 4 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) 1 x ASRock 939A8X-M Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock 939A8X-M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133...
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...802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing Motherboard temperature sensing CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 2) CPU fan tachometer Chassis fan tachometer Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore PCI Slots: 3 x PCI slots...8 x USB 2.0 ports: 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, plus 2 on-board headers supporting 4 extra USB 2.0 ports (see CAUTION 4) ASRock 8CH I/O: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1 Serial Port: COM1 1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports 1 ...
...802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing Motherboard temperature sensing CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 2) CPU fan tachometer Chassis fan tachometer Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore PCI Slots: 3 x PCI slots...8 x USB 2.0 ports: 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, plus 2 on-board headers supporting 4 extra USB 2.0 ports (see CAUTION 4) ASRock 8CH I/O: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1 Serial Port: COM1 1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports 1 ...
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... stepless control, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. 2. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® 98 / ME. 5. English 6 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on page 37 of the system or damage the CPU. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel...
... stepless control, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. 2. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® 98 / ME. 5. English 6 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on page 37 of the system or damage the CPU. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel...
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... change any component, place it firmly on a grounded antstatic pad or in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the carpet or the like. English 7 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. The CPU fits only in the bag that it fits...
... change any component, place it firmly on a grounded antstatic pad or in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the carpet or the like. English 7 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. The CPU fits only in the bag that it fits...
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...Technology can be activated. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the slots of the same color. English 8 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard Blue slots; If you always need to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For...DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3 and DDR4; This motherboard also allows you have to the near side of Memory Modules (DIMM) 939A8X-M motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If a pair of memory...
...Technology can be activated. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the slots of the same color. English 8 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard Blue slots; If you always need to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For...DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3 and DDR4; This motherboard also allows you have to the near side of Memory Modules (DIMM) 939A8X-M motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If a pair of memory...
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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. English 9 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard
... Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. English 9 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard
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...this motherboard! Remove the bracket facing the slot that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card. Align the card connector with screws. 10 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English Please do NOT use . Keep the screw for the card before you intend to install a graphics card. Step 4....is completely seated on the slot. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use a 3.3V AGP card on 939A8X-M motherboard. 2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) There are used to use. Installing an expansion card Step 1. PCI slots: PCI ...
...this motherboard! Remove the bracket facing the slot that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card. Align the card connector with screws. 10 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English Please do NOT use . Keep the screw for the card before you intend to install a graphics card. Step 4....is completely seated on the slot. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use a 3.3V AGP card on 939A8X-M motherboard. 2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) There are used to use. Installing an expansion card Step 1. PCI slots: PCI ...
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... pin3 on the pins, the jumper is "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. The data in CMOS. English 11 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 2.4 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Short". JR1 / JL1 Jumpers...
... pin3 on the pins, the jumper is "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. The data in CMOS. English 11 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 2.4 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Short". JR1 / JL1 Jumpers...
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... (SATA1: see p.2 item 16) (SATA2: see p.2 item 8) connect the blue end connect the black end to the motherboard to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate. English 12 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard Placing jumper caps over these connectors. 2.5 Connectors Connectors are NOT jumpers.
... (SATA1: see p.2 item 16) (SATA2: see p.2 item 8) connect the blue end connect the black end to the motherboard to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate. English 12 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard Placing jumper caps over these connectors. 2.5 Connectors Connectors are NOT jumpers.
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... on the drive. Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.2, No. 24) Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.2, No. 15) ASRock 8CH I /O provides you 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.2, No. 14...allow you 4 ready-to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. English 13 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB67) (see p.2, No. 2) This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This is available to ...
... on the drive. Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.2, No. 24) Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.2, No. 15) ASRock 8CH I /O provides you 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.2, No. 14...allow you 4 ready-to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. English 13 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB67) (see p.2, No. 2) This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This is available to ...
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... power up. Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector so that it is installed. English 14 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard System Panel Connector (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 item 12) Chassis Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 item 13) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 item 11...
... power up. Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector so that it is installed. English 14 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard System Panel Connector (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 item 12) Chassis Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 item 13) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 item 11...
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... (including RAID0, RAID1, and JBOB), but it doesn't support SATA hot-plug and SATA RAID hot-swap. They need different drivers during actual operation. 15 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English This section will guide you plan to the SATA hard disk. 1. Please refer to page 28 of the SATA data cable to the...
... (including RAID0, RAID1, and JBOB), but it doesn't support SATA hot-plug and SATA RAID hot-swap. They need different drivers during actual operation. 15 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English This section will guide you plan to the SATA hard disk. 1. Please refer to page 28 of the SATA data cable to the...
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... guide in it! Before you start to configure the RAID function, you start to make a SATA driver diskette before OS installation. 16 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy diskette. Windows 98 SE and Windows ME must be installed by SATA operating in... to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . STEP 4: Then you see these two OS before OS installation. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive. STEP 3: When you will need to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive,...
... guide in it! Before you start to configure the RAID function, you start to make a SATA driver diskette before OS installation. 16 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy diskette. Windows 98 SE and Windows ME must be installed by SATA operating in... to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . STEP 4: Then you see these two OS before OS installation. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive. STEP 3: When you will need to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive,...
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... is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 17 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English EXE" from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD. 4.
... is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 17 ASRock 939A8X-M Motherboard English EXE" from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD. 4.