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...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 44 2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology 45 3 Contents 1 . Installation 16 Pre-installation Precautions 16 2.1 CPU Installation 17 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 20 2.5 Dual Monitor and ... ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 38 2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 11 1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test 12 1.5 Motherboard Layout 13 1.6 I/O Panel 14 2 .
...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 44 2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology 45 3 Contents 1 . Installation 16 Pre-installation Precautions 16 2.1 CPU Installation 17 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 20 2.5 Dual Monitor and ... ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 38 2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 11 1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test 12 1.5 Motherboard Layout 13 1.6 I/O Panel 14 2 .
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... 46 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 46 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 47 3.2 Main Screen 47 3.3 Smart Screen 48 3.4 Advanced Screen 49 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 54 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 56 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 57 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 59 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 60 3.4.7 ...3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 63 3.7 Security Screen 64 3.8 Exit Screen 65 4 . Software Support 66 4.1 Install Operating System 66 4.2 Support CD Information 66 4.2.1 Running Support CD 66 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 66 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 66 4.2.4 Contact Information 66 4
... 46 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 46 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 47 3.2 Main Screen 47 3.3 Smart Screen 48 3.4 Advanced Screen 49 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 54 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 56 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 57 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 59 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 60 3.4.7 ...3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 63 3.7 Security Screen 64 3.8 Exit Screen 65 4 . Software Support 66 4.1 Install Operating System 66 4.2 Support CD Information 66 4.2.1 Running Support CD 66 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 66 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 66 4.2.4 Contact Information 66 4
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...ASRock A790GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A790GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock A790GXH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A790GXH/128M...available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website ...
...ASRock A790GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A790GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock A790GXH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A790GXH/128M...available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website ...
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... iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Supports HDCP function - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Solid Capacitor for iGPU - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2...
... iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Supports HDCP function - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Solid Capacitor for iGPU - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2...
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... - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 11) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
... - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 11) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
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... - CAUTION! 1. Please check AMD website for the compatible memory modules. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 16) Hardware - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 17) * 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...
... - CAUTION! 1. Please check AMD website for the compatible memory modules. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 16) Hardware - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 17) * 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...
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...POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. You can reduce the number of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Please visit our website for the minimum hardware requirement and ... other words, it is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. With this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Just launch this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please refer to SATAII...
...POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. You can reduce the number of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Please visit our website for the minimum hardware requirement and ... other words, it is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. With this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Just launch this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please refer to SATAII...
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...mode condition. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you checking with the power supply manufacturer for all CPU/DRAM configurations. To meet ...we can not guarantee the system stability for more details. 10 Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the AM2 CPU you enable this function will automatically shutdown. Enabling this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up...
...mode condition. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you checking with the power supply manufacturer for all CPU/DRAM configurations. To meet ...we can not guarantee the system stability for more details. 10 Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the AM2 CPU you enable this function will automatically shutdown. Enabling this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up...
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...please visit our website for AMD 790GX VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. C. Click "Configuration". CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 ...executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table for the minimum hardware requirement. A. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11 D. Select "Video". 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item.
...please visit our website for AMD 790GX VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. C. Click "Configuration". CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 ...executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table for the minimum hardware requirement. A. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11 D. Select "Video". 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item.
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...In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with Windows® XP OS. For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Connect the monitor cable to operate simultaneously with AMD Phenom CPU. Step 3. Boot into OS. ATITM Hybrid... you have any VGA driver installed in a Windows® VistaTM environment. 2 . 7 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 8.7 RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400 XT...
...In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with Windows® XP OS. For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Connect the monitor cable to operate simultaneously with AMD Phenom CPU. Step 3. Boot into OS. ATITM Hybrid... you have any VGA driver installed in a Windows® VistaTM environment. 2 . 7 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 8.7 RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400 XT...
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...) (see p.13 No. 22) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin NB_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 5) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to [Enabled]. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to Pin 1-3. D. Please connect the chassis speaker... to connect them for HD audio panel only. You don't need to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
...) (see p.13 No. 22) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin NB_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 5) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to [Enabled]. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to Pin 1-3. D. Please connect the chassis speaker... to connect them for HD audio panel only. You don't need to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
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..., please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.18 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...
..., please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.18 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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...Please note that enabling this option to keep the default value for system stability. 50 The default value is [Auto]. All processors support the Halt State (C1). Processor Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for better system stability. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use ... always be [Auto] for reference. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is recommended to adjust CPU frequency. Please set to [Disable] if above issue occurs....
...Please note that enabling this option to keep the default value for system stability. 50 The default value is [Auto]. All processors support the Halt State (C1). Processor Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for better system stability. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use ... always be [Auto] for reference. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is recommended to adjust CPU frequency. Please set to [Disable] if above issue occurs....
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... to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be ... to this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) 1 x ASRock A790GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A790GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (...
... to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be ... to this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) 1 x ASRock A790GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A790GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (...
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... Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Realtek RTL8111DL - Support for CPU power CPU - Southbridge: AMD SB750 Memory - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 1) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard English Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology Chipset - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un...
... Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Realtek RTL8111DL - Support for CPU power CPU - Southbridge: AMD SB750 Memory - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 1) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard English Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology Chipset - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un...
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... (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Hybrid Booster: 7 ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Connector Line in header - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header... support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 13) - Supports jumperfree - Supports Smart BIOS - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU/...
... (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Hybrid Booster: 7 ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Connector Line in header - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header... support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 13) - Supports jumperfree - Supports Smart BIOS - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU/...
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... on our website for details. 2. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 15 for the latest information. 8 ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard Please check AMD website for proper installation. 3. Microsoft® Windows...
... on our website for details. 2. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 15 for the latest information. 8 ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard Please check AMD website for proper installation. 3. Microsoft® Windows...
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...for the user to record the OC settings and share with your SATAII hard disk drive to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Please visit our website for USB 2.0 works fine under the operating system and simplifies the complicated ... procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard English For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. ASRock Instant Flash is able to adjust...
...for the user to record the OC settings and share with your SATAII hard disk drive to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Please visit our website for USB 2.0 works fine under the operating system and simplifies the complicated ... procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard English For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. ASRock Instant Flash is able to adjust...
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...cord, then plug it may cause the instability of the completed system shall be applicative to perform over-clocking. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. To meet the standard of your system. Frequencies other than 50% under 1.00W in the BIOS ...system, please check if the CPU fan on the AM2 CPU you checking with the power supply manufacturer for all CPU/DRAM configurations. For EuP ready power supply selection, we can not guarantee the system stability for more details. 10 ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard English Enabling this motherboard...
...cord, then plug it may cause the instability of the completed system shall be applicative to perform over-clocking. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. To meet the standard of your system. Frequencies other than 50% under 1.00W in the BIOS ...system, please check if the CPU fan on the AM2 CPU you checking with the power supply manufacturer for all CPU/DRAM configurations. For EuP ready power supply selection, we can not guarantee the system stability for more details. 10 ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard English Enabling this motherboard...
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CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA ... PowerDVD Ultra program. A. Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. Click "Configuration". Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to... follow below table for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. C. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard Select "Video". E. B. D. Click "OK" to remove the ...
CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA ... PowerDVD Ultra program. A. Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. Click "Configuration". Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to... follow below table for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. C. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock A790GXH/128M Motherboard Select "Video". E. B. D. Click "OK" to remove the ...