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... or consequential damages (including damages for any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of the FCC Rules. In no responsibility for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, ...arising from any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this manual. This device complies with Part 15 of any kind, either expressed or ...
... or consequential damages (including damages for any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of the FCC Rules. In no responsibility for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, ...arising from any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this manual. This device complies with Part 15 of any kind, either expressed or ...
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... 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 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 46 2.15 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation...
... 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 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 46 2.15 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation...
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... and endurance. 1. Introduction Thank you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock AOD790GX/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock AOD790GX/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon...
... and endurance. 1. Introduction Thank you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock AOD790GX/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock AOD790GX/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon...
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...on page 18 for details. 2. Hybrid Booster: - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to 12.5% (see CAUTION 14) - Chassis Fan Tachometer -... Whether 1066MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 8 ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 18) Hardware - CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Support CD - For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows...
...on page 18 for details. 2. Hybrid Booster: - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to 12.5% (see CAUTION 14) - Chassis Fan Tachometer -... Whether 1066MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 8 ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 18) Hardware - CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Support CD - For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows...
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...SATA hard disk to page11 and 12 for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 Please visit our website for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) /...in our lab test. 9. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 11. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. USB/WiFi header can also be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802. 11n module, an easy-to-use CrossFireTM...
...SATA hard disk to page11 and 12 for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 Please visit our website for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) /...in our lab test. 9. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 11. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. USB/WiFi header can also be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802. 11n module, an easy-to-use CrossFireTM...
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...If you enable this function will automatically shutdown. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Enabling this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to your system. 10 You may choose to disable this motherboard offers stepless control, it may cause the instability ... to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. 16...
...If you enable this function will automatically shutdown. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Enabling this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to your system. 10 You may choose to disable this motherboard offers stepless control, it may cause the instability ... to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. 16...
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... for better playback performance and compatibility. Click "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for AMD 780G VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. A. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11 Select "Video". 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for the minimum hardware requirement. Please refer to below steps to remove the "V" mark...
... for better playback performance and compatibility. Click "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for AMD 780G VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. A. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11 Select "Video". 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for the minimum hardware requirement. Please refer to below steps to remove the "V" mark...
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..., Orange) 34 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Green) 18 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; 1.5 Motherboard Layout 12 3 4 5 6 24.4cm (9.6-in) 78 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard AM2+ 140W CPU FSB2.6GHz 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 DVI_CON1 VGA1 DDRII_3 (64...MIC IN PCIE1 LAN PHY 1394a AMD 790GX Chipset PCIE2 PCI Express 2.0 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC USB/WIFI HDMI_SPDIF1 1 HD_AUDIO1 1 CD1 PCIE3 AOD790GX/128M PCI1 PCI2 RoHS RAID 8Mb BIOS AMD SB750 Chipset PCI3 1 COM1 FLOPPY1 FRONT_1394 1 IR1 1 USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 CHA_FAN1 ...
..., Orange) 34 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Green) 18 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; 1.5 Motherboard Layout 12 3 4 5 6 24.4cm (9.6-in) 78 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard AM2+ 140W CPU FSB2.6GHz 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 DVI_CON1 VGA1 DDRII_3 (64...MIC IN PCIE1 LAN PHY 1394a AMD 790GX Chipset PCIE2 PCI Express 2.0 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC USB/WIFI HDMI_SPDIF1 1 HD_AUDIO1 1 CD1 PCIE3 AOD790GX/128M PCI1 PCI2 RoHS RAID 8Mb BIOS AMD SB750 Chipset PCI3 1 COM1 FLOPPY1 FRONT_1394 1 IR1 1 USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 CHA_FAN1 ...
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After connecting the DVI-to-HDMI converter to the DVI-D port on the I/O panel, your motherboard will be able to HDMI devices through DVI-D port. Free Bundle ASRock provides you with one DVI-to-HDMI converter, which is used to transfer HDMI signals to support HDMI signal. 15
After connecting the DVI-to-HDMI converter to the DVI-D port on the I/O panel, your motherboard will be able to HDMI devices through DVI-D port. Free Bundle ASRock provides you with one DVI-to-HDMI converter, which is used to transfer HDMI signals to support HDMI signal. 15
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...is switched off or the power cord is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 9.6-in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object...with the component. 5. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold ...
...is switched off or the power cord is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 9.6-in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object...with the component. 5. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold ...
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... the CPU fan and the heatsink. 17 For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Step 2. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in good contact with a small triangle. Step 3. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely...
... the CPU fan and the heatsink. 17 For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Step 2. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in good contact with a small triangle. Step 3. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely...
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...install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is unable to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot; otherwise, this motherboard, it is recommended to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of memory modules...example, installing a pair of the same color. 2.3 Installation of orange slots (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4). 2. In other words, install them on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. see p.13 No.7) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the set of Memory...
...install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is unable to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot; otherwise, this motherboard, it is recommended to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of memory modules...example, installing a pair of the same color. 2.3 Installation of orange slots (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4). 2. In other words, install them on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. see p.13 No.7) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the set of Memory...
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... slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 19 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. Step 2.
... slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 19 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. Step 2.
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... (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to support CrossFireTM function. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot;
... (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to support CrossFireTM function. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot;
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... expansion card and make sure that you do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on PCIE2 slot (Green). Keep the screws for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates. 21 Replace the system cover. 2.5 CrossFireTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. Please check AMD website for later use . Step...
... expansion card and make sure that you do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on PCIE2 slot (Green). Keep the screws for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates. 21 Replace the system cover. 2.5 CrossFireTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. Please check AMD website for later use . Step...
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... benefit from ATITM or any of its partners. All three CrossFireTM components, a CrossFireTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to the OS you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireTM ...Edition card with CrossFireTM? This applies to enable CrossFireTM feature. A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready...
... benefit from ATITM or any of its partners. All three CrossFireTM components, a CrossFireTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to the OS you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireTM ...Edition card with CrossFireTM? This applies to enable CrossFireTM feature. A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready...
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.../XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this motherboard. Insert the card into the bottom of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. Step 3. To change it out gently by holding its default mode (x16) side toward the retention slot base. Take it to ...CrossFire Mode, you need to SLI/XFIRE Power connector on this motherboard. Step 2. This card served as to perform the...
.../XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this motherboard. Insert the card into the bottom of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. Step 3. To change it out gently by holding its default mode (x16) side toward the retention slot base. Take it to ...CrossFire Mode, you need to SLI/XFIRE Power connector on this motherboard. Step 2. This card served as to perform the...
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... on CrossFireTM Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Also, keep away from touching the connectors (Golden Fingers). Step 8. Step 5. Step 7.
... on CrossFireTM Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Also, keep away from touching the connectors (Golden Fingers). Step 8. Step 5. Step 7.
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...system for updated information. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on PCIE2 slot. Step 3. For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Step 5. Step 6. What does an ...174; XP OS. Press to [Enabled]. Boot into OS. Restart your system. 2 . 6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with combined output to below PCI Express graphics ...
...system for updated information. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on PCIE2 slot. Step 3. For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Step 5. Step 6. What does an ...174; XP OS. Press to [Enabled]. Boot into OS. Restart your system. 2 . 6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with combined output to below PCI Express graphics ...
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...one bundled DVI-to-HDMI converter, which is used to transfer HDMI signals to this motherboard. If you want this motherboard to support HDMI devices, please connect the DVI-to-HDMI converter to the VGA/DVI-D... connect the HDMI monitor cable to the DVI-to the VGA/DVI-D port. Besides, this motherboard. VGA/DVI-D port DVI-to-HDMI converter DVI-to the VGA/D-Sub port. 2.7 Dual Monitor and ...Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. If you don't connect the DVI-to-HDMI converter to the VGA/...
...one bundled DVI-to-HDMI converter, which is used to transfer HDMI signals to this motherboard. If you want this motherboard to support HDMI devices, please connect the DVI-to-HDMI converter to the VGA/DVI-D... connect the HDMI monitor cable to the DVI-to the VGA/DVI-D port. Besides, this motherboard. VGA/DVI-D port DVI-to-HDMI converter DVI-to the VGA/D-Sub port. 2.7 Dual Monitor and ...Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. If you don't connect the DVI-to-HDMI converter to the VGA/...