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... and information of 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 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 Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in...
... and information of 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 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 Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in...
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...and are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) ... or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for identification or...
...and are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) ... or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for identification or...
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... Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Green) 19 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 38 Northbridge Controller 20 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Red) 39 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 2 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard Green) 18 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1;
... Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Green) 19 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 38 Northbridge Controller 20 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Red) 39 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 2 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard Green) 18 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1;
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... Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V To enable Multi-Streaming function, you use front panel audio. 3 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you need to connect a front panel audio cable to...
... Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V To enable Multi-Streaming function, you use front panel audio. 3 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you need to connect a front panel audio cable to...
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Free Bundle ASRock provides you with one DVI-to-HDMI converter, which is used to transfer HDMI signals to support HDMI signal. 4 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English 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. 4 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English 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.
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... website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock AOD790GX/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 Cable...
... website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock AOD790GX/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 Cable...
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... Content Protection - Northbridge: AMD 790GX - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 1) - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) 6 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3300 graphics - Supports HDCP function - Support for iGPU - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports...
... Content Protection - Northbridge: AMD 790GX - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 1) - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) 6 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3300 graphics - Supports HDCP function - Support for iGPU - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports...
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.../100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111C-VCO-GR - SLI/XFIRE power connector - CPU, DRAM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Smart BIOS 7 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English
.../100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111C-VCO-GR - SLI/XFIRE power connector - CPU, DRAM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Smart BIOS 7 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English
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...on our website for the compatible memory modules. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 8 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard We are not responsible for details. 2. Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 15) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14...) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - English CAUTION! 1. ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the memory support list on page 35 for possible damage caused by overclocking. Chassis ...
...on our website for the compatible memory modules. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 8 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard We are not responsible for details. 2. Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 15) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14...) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - English CAUTION! 1. ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the memory support list on page 35 for possible damage caused by overclocking. Chassis ...
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... can be used to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 9 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Power Management for the operation procedures of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in advance. 6. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of "User...
... can be used to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 9 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Power Management for the operation procedures of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in advance. 6. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of "User...
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... the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is detected, the system will improve up to your system. 10 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. You may choose to disable this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. Although this function for keeping...
... the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is detected, the system will improve up to your system. 10 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. You may choose to disable this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. Although this function for keeping...
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... CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table for AMD 780G VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard Please refer to below steps to save the change. * Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please...
... CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table for AMD 780G VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard Please refer to below steps to save the change. * Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please...
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... SONY FOX UNIVERSAL WEA TERWILLIGER UNIVERSAL * MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above ) DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) English 12 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard
... SONY FOX UNIVERSAL WEA TERWILLIGER UNIVERSAL * MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above ) DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) English 12 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard
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... motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 13 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Before you handle components. 3. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you...
... motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 13 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Before you handle components. 3. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you...
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... the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. English 14 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it is locked. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the...
... the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. English 14 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it is locked. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the...
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... modules are installed in all four slots. 1. If a pair of the same color. If you have to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. English 15 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard You may be activated. In other words, you adopt DDR2 1066 memory modules on this motherboard, it is unable to install identical DDR2 DIMM...
... modules are installed in all four slots. 1. If a pair of the same color. If you have to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. English 15 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard You may be activated. In other words, you adopt DDR2 1066 memory modules on this motherboard, it is unable to install identical DDR2 DIMM...
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Step 1. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 3. Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please ...
Step 1. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 3. Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please ...
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... Card (Green) (Blue) Retention Slot Single Graphics Card PCIE x16 PCIE x1 (Default) Dual Graphics Cards PCIE x8 in CrossFireTM Mode PCIE x8 English 17 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; PCI Slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. Green) is used for PCI Express...
... Card (Green) (Blue) Retention Slot Single Graphics Card PCIE x16 PCIE x1 (Default) Dual Graphics Cards PCIE x8 in CrossFireTM Mode PCIE x8 English 17 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; PCI Slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. Green) is used for PCI Express...
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... operating modes with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a single PC. Step 6. Combining a range of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not need to the chassis with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Please check AMD website for... offers the most advantageous means available of the expansion card and make sure that you do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on page 18. Installing an expansion card Step 1. 1. Keep the screws for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates. 18 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English
... operating modes with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a single PC. Step 6. Combining a range of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not need to the chassis with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Please check AMD website for... offers the most advantageous means available of the expansion card and make sure that you do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on page 18. Installing an expansion card Step 1. 1. Keep the screws for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates. 18 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English
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... example graphics card. This applies to the OS you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireTM Edition card with CrossFireTM? In below table for detailed installation guide. 19 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireTM Different CrossFireTM cards may require different methods to benefit from the same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready cards. If...
... example graphics card. This applies to the OS you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireTM Edition card with CrossFireTM? In below table for detailed installation guide. 19 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireTM Different CrossFireTM cards may require different methods to benefit from the same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready cards. If...