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It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to -HDMI Converter 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 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 Floppy Drive...
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to -HDMI Converter 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 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 Floppy Drive...
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...USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...In no responsibility 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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ...
...USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...In no responsibility 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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ...
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...) (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; 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 Motherboard Layout English 1 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP, Orange) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1...
...) (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; 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 Motherboard Layout English 1 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP, Orange) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1...
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..., you use . Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please refer to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English
..., you use . Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please refer to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English
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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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...further notice. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock AOD790GX/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the ...by-step guide to -HDMI your signal. 1. 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 ...
...further notice. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock AOD790GX/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the ...by-step guide to -HDMI your signal. 1. 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 ...
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...: AMD 790GX - Max. Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback (see CAUTION 7) - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) 6 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Southbridge: AMD SB750 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16...
...: AMD 790GX - Max. Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback (see CAUTION 7) - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) 6 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Southbridge: AMD SB750 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16...
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... Multi-adjustment - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector BIOS Feature - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports Smart BIOS 7 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - AMI Legal BIOS - SLI/XFIRE power connector - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - LAN Rear Panel...
... Multi-adjustment - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector BIOS Feature - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports Smart BIOS 7 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - AMI Legal BIOS - SLI/XFIRE power connector - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - LAN Rear Panel...
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... of memory modules on our website for the compatible memory modules. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 8 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard If you adopt. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your own risk and expense...Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility Unique Feature - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - English CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the...
... of memory modules on our website for the compatible memory modules. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 8 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard If you adopt. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your own risk and expense...Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility Unique Feature - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - English CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the...
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... input, this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock OC Tuner. It can be used to SATAII connector, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 3 for details ...options on page 20 and 21 to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 9 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English In other words, it is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware...
... input, this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock OC Tuner. It can be used to SATAII connector, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 3 for details ...options on page 20 and 21 to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 9 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English In other words, it is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware...
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ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 16. Enabling this motherboard offers stepless control, it is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may ... overheat is not recommended to disable this function in advance. To improve heat dissipation, remember to your system. 10 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English If you install the PC system. 18. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup...
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 16. Enabling this motherboard offers stepless control, it is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may ... overheat is not recommended to disable this function in advance. To improve heat dissipation, remember to your system. 10 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English If you install the PC system. 18. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup...
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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 CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Athlon X2 3600 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows®...
... 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 CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Athlon X2 3600 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows®...
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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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... any component, place it . Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 13 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Whenever you handle components. 3. Doing so may cause severe damage to ensure that comes with the component. 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components...
... any component, place it . Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 13 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Whenever you handle components. 3. Doing so may cause severe damage to ensure that comes with the component. 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components...
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... to a 90o angle. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is locked. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. English 14 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard Step 2. The CPU fits only in place. For proper installation, please kindly refer to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Step...
... to a 90o angle. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is locked. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. English 14 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard Step 2. The CPU fits only in place. For proper installation, please kindly refer to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Step...
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.... Orange slots; Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in the slots of the same color. English 15 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard see p.2 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. see p.2 No.7) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in DDRII_1 and DDRII_3, it is...
.... Orange slots; Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in the slots of the same color. English 15 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard see p.2 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. see p.2 No.7) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in DDRII_1 and DDRII_3, it is...
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... that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Step 1. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 2. Firmly insert the...
... that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Step 1. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 2. Firmly insert the...
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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 Green) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot...
... 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 Green) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot...
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...if your motherboard is already installed in any 3D application. Step 3. Keep the screws for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates. 18 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Step 2. Align the card connector with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible... still in a single PC. Currently CrossFireTM feature is unplugged. Step 6. CrossFireTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not need to the chassis with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. If you...
...if your motherboard is already installed in any 3D application. Step 3. Keep the screws for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates. 18 ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard English Step 2. Align the card connector with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible... still in a single PC. Currently CrossFireTM feature is unplugged. Step 6. CrossFireTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not need to the chassis with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. If you...
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... Ready motherboard and a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to enable CrossFireTM feature. 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.
... Ready motherboard and a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to enable CrossFireTM feature. 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.