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... stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon...
... stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon...
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... for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide may or may appear in...
... for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide may or may appear in...
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... / 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 * To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English HD 8CH I/O Panel 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...
... / 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 * To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English HD 8CH I/O Panel 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...
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... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA ... excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2V890-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. This Quick ...
... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA ... excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2V890-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. This Quick ...
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...Transport Technology - capacity: 8GB - Supports Wake-On-LAN HD 8CH I /O - Max. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 2) - VIA® PHY VT6103 - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 1) - Realtek ALC888 7.1channel CODEC with High Definition Audio - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O... (see CAUTION 5) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Southbridge: VIA® 8237A - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) English 5 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard Support DDRII800/667/533 - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet -
...Transport Technology - capacity: 8GB - Supports Wake-On-LAN HD 8CH I /O - Max. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 2) - VIA® PHY VT6103 - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 1) - Realtek ALC888 7.1channel CODEC with High Definition Audio - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O... (see CAUTION 5) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Southbridge: VIA® 8237A - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) English 5 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard Support DDRII800/667/533 - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet -
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... - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - CD in header - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard
... - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - CD in header - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard
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... when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on page 3 for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver and related information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English Please visit our website for proper connection. 7. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. CAUTION! 1. For audio output, this...
... when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on page 3 for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver and related information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English Please visit our website for proper connection. 7. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. CAUTION! 1. For audio output, this...
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1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 512MB Single Channel DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) English 8 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard Please adopt the CPU, memory, and VGA that we suggest.
1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 512MB Single Channel DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) English 8 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard Please adopt the CPU, memory, and VGA that we suggest.
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.... 1. When the CPU is locked. Also remember to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with the component. 5. English 9 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your CPU fan and heatsink vendors. When placing screws into the socket...
.... 1. When the CPU is locked. Also remember to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with the component. 5. English 9 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your CPU fan and heatsink vendors. When placing screws into the socket...
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... DDR memory module into DDRII slot; Yellow slots; see p.2 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. English 10 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for dual channel configuration, and please install identical... Populated - - (2) - - otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) AM2V890-VSTA motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
... DDR memory module into DDRII slot; Yellow slots; see p.2 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. English 10 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for dual channel configuration, and please install identical... Populated - - (2) - - otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) AM2V890-VSTA motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
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... disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.
... disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.
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...) There are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Fasten the card to use . Please check the jumper settings on AM2V890-VSTA motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used... the card is already installed in a chassis). Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for different functions. Replace the system cover. 12 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English
...) There are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Fasten the card to use . Please check the jumper settings on AM2V890-VSTA motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used... the card is already installed in a chassis). Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for different functions. Replace the system cover. 12 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English
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... function of PCIE2 slot and PCIE3 slot. Jumper Settings 3 2 J1 (Default) PCIE2 Slot PCIE x1 PCIE3 Slot PCIE x1 2 1 J1 Disabled PCIE x4 English 13 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard In other words, you are able to adjust the jumpers to enjoy the benefit of this motherboard, you are allowed to choose two different...
... function of PCIE2 slot and PCIE3 slot. Jumper Settings 3 2 J1 (Default) PCIE2 Slot PCIE x1 PCIE3 Slot PCIE x1 2 1 J1 Disabled PCIE x4 English 13 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard In other words, you are able to adjust the jumpers to enjoy the benefit of this motherboard, you are allowed to choose two different...
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... clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. The data in CMOS. English 14 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. When the jumper cap is placed...
... clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. The data in CMOS. English 14 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. When the jumper cap is placed...
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... current SATA interface allows up to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black). 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. English 15 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard
... current SATA interface allows up to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black). 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. English 15 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard
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... control of the power supply. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.2, No. 24) This connector allows you 4 ready-to support 2 extra USB 2.0 ports. English 16 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard If the rear USB ports are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 header is available to -use USB 2.0 ports on the drive. USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB67...
... control of the power supply. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.2, No. 24) This connector allows you 4 ready-to support 2 extra USB 2.0 ports. English 16 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard If the rear USB ports are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 header is available to -use USB 2.0 ports on the drive. USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB67...
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... fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard, please connect it to Ground (GND). Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 17 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to MIC2_L. B. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. Chassis Fan...
... fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard, please connect it to Ground (GND). Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 17 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to MIC2_L. B. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. Chassis Fan...
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... end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. white end (3-pin) English 18 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 32) ATX 12V Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 2) Game Port Header (15-pin GAME1) (see p.2 No...
... end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. white end (3-pin) English 18 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 32) ATX 12V Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 2) Game Port Header (15-pin GAME1) (see p.2 No...
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.../projector/ LCD devices. Step 2. Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the HDMI VGA card according to your system. 19 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard Otherwise, the motherboard and the VGA card may cause permanent damage to this picture shows the wrong example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the...
.../projector/ LCD devices. Step 2. Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the HDMI VGA card according to your system. 19 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard Otherwise, the motherboard and the VGA card may cause permanent damage to this picture shows the wrong example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the...
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...condition. 2.10 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can work properly. 20 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English You may install SATA hard disks on and in working condition. STEP 3: Connect one end of your chassis. STEP 1: Install the... Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk. 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs AM2V890-VSTA motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for the action to insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system is called "Hot ...
...condition. 2.10 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can work properly. 20 ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English You may install SATA hard disks on and in working condition. STEP 3: Connect one end of your chassis. STEP 1: Install the... Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk. 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs AM2V890-VSTA motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for the action to insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system is called "Hot ...