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Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 20 2.6 CrossFireXTM and 3-Way CrossFireXTM Operation Guide ........ 23 2.7 Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 30 2.8 Jumpers Setup 32 2.9 ...
Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 20 2.6 CrossFireXTM and 3-Way CrossFireXTM Operation Guide ........ 23 2.7 Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 30 2.8 Jumpers Setup 32 2.9 ...
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AMD LIVE!TM Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue: single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode; capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 2) - ...VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3300 graphics - Supports HDMI Technology with max. white: x4 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Supports D-Sub with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Northbridge: AMD 790GX - Supports AMD OverDriveTM ...
AMD LIVE!TM Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue: single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode; capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 2) - ...VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3300 graphics - Supports HDMI Technology with max. white: x4 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Supports D-Sub with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Northbridge: AMD 790GX - Supports AMD OverDriveTM ...
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...; VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 11 ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows®...
...; VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 11 ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows®...
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... 41 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 22 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5, Blue) 42 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 12 Blue) 21 Chassis Speaker Header 40 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White) 30 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 31 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 10 North...Center: Bottom: 790GX NB_FAN1 41 PWR_FAN1 Chipset PCIE1 LAN PHY 40 M3A790GXH/USB3 39 PCIE2 IDE1 CrossFireX Hybrid CrossFire 38 37 36 35 34 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 PCI1 PCI Express 2.0 PCIE4 EuP Ready COM1 1 PCI2 FLOPPY1 CMOS BATTERY AMD ...
... 41 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 22 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5, Blue) 42 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 12 Blue) 21 Chassis Speaker Header 40 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White) 30 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 31 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 10 North...Center: Bottom: 790GX NB_FAN1 41 PWR_FAN1 Chipset PCIE1 LAN PHY 40 M3A790GXH/USB3 39 PCIE2 IDE1 CrossFireX Hybrid CrossFire 38 37 36 35 34 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 PCI1 PCI Express 2.0 PCIE4 EuP Ready COM1 1 PCI2 FLOPPY1 CMOS BATTERY AMD ...
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... will work at x4 bandwidth. 18 Blue) is used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; If you do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on this motherboard, please install it is still in working condition. 2. ...PCIE Slots:PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; In CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not need to adjust the default setting of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. In 3-Way CrossFireXTM ...
... will work at x4 bandwidth. 18 Blue) is used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; If you do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on this motherboard, please install it is still in working condition. 2. ...PCIE Slots:PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; In CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not need to adjust the default setting of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. In 3-Way CrossFireXTM ...
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... icon identified by the number one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your card, one , two, three,...steps to be designated as appropriate for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. Please make sure that you can adjust the parameters of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. 2. B. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 5. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display ...
... icon identified by the number one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your card, one , two, three,...steps to be designated as appropriate for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. Please make sure that you can adjust the parameters of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. 2. B. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 5. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display ...
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...blisteringly-fast frame rates. Connect the monitor cable to [Enabled]. Then set the option "Surround View" to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot. Then you have any VGA driver installed in a Windows® VistaTM environment. 2.7 Hybrid CrossFireXTM ...processor and a motherboard based on your system. Restart your system. Keep ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card at the default mode (x16). Boot your computer. Step 3. Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for both the onboard VGA and...
...blisteringly-fast frame rates. Connect the monitor cable to [Enabled]. Then set the option "Surround View" to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot. Then you have any VGA driver installed in a Windows® VistaTM environment. 2.7 Hybrid CrossFireXTM ...processor and a motherboard based on your system. Restart your system. Keep ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card at the default mode (x16). Boot your computer. Step 3. Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for both the onboard VGA and...
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... VGA card or other VGA card. Install the HDMI VGA card to HDMI device, such as a digital television (DTV). For the pin definition of PCI Express VGA card. For example, this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card. Step 5. Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to the... PCI Express Graphics slot on HDMI_SPDIF cable. A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides an interface...
... VGA card or other VGA card. Install the HDMI VGA card to HDMI device, such as a digital television (DTV). For the pin definition of PCI Express VGA card. For example, this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card. Step 5. Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to the... PCI Express Graphics slot on HDMI_SPDIF cable. A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides an interface...
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... to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. 2.20 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 environment. Please refer to fixed...
... to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. 2.20 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 environment. Please refer to fixed...
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... only appears when you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. If you set share memory feature. The default value is [PCI]. Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard...UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan Onboard IEEE 1394 Primary Graphics Adapter [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory SidePort Clock Speed Onboard HDMI HD Audio Onboard GPU Clock Override Surround View Advanced Clock Calibration [UMA+SIDEPORT] [...
... only appears when you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. If you set share memory feature. The default value is [PCI]. Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard...UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan Onboard IEEE 1394 Primary Graphics Adapter [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory SidePort Clock Speed Onboard HDMI HD Audio Onboard GPU Clock Override Surround View Advanced Clock Calibration [UMA+SIDEPORT] [...
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... feature. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS / 2 Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On ACPI HPET Table [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select...
... feature. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS / 2 Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On ACPI HPET Table [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select...
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RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system from the power-soft-off mode. The default value is [Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. PCI Devices Power On Use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 68 ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.
RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system from the power-soft-off mode. The default value is [Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. PCI Devices Power On Use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 68 ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.
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... v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this section may cause the system to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in this item...
... v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this section may cause the system to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in this item...
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... 2.0 x16 Slot 17 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Blue) (PCIE4; White) 18 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Blue) 37 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 19 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Blue) 38 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Motherboard Layout English 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 23 Sixth SATAII Connector 2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper (SATAII_6, Blue) 3 CPU...USB8_9, Blue) (Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) (SPEAKER 1, White) 41 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 22 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5, Blue) 42 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 2 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard
... 2.0 x16 Slot 17 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Blue) (PCIE4; White) 18 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Blue) 37 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 19 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Blue) 38 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Motherboard Layout English 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 23 Sixth SATAII Connector 2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper (SATAII_6, Blue) 3 CPU...USB8_9, Blue) (Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) (SPEAKER 1, White) 41 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 22 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5, Blue) 42 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 2 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard
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... 128MB DDR3 1333(OC)/1200MHz SidePort Memory - Supports HDCP function 5 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard English capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 6) - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - white: x4 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics...
... 128MB DDR3 1333(OC)/1200MHz SidePort Memory - Supports HDCP function 5 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard English capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 6) - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - white: x4 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics...
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.../support/index.htm English 10 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube ...8.9 Radeon HD 2600XT Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3650 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3850 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3870 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3870 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 4850 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 4870 Catalyst 8.9 * The PCI Express VGA card with * mark is supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the supported...
.../support/index.htm English 10 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube ...8.9 Radeon HD 2600XT Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3650 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3850 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3870 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3870 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 4850 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 4870 Catalyst 8.9 * The PCI Express VGA card with * mark is supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the supported...
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...when it on PCIE2 slot. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard, please install it is used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way CrossFireXTM function. Blue) is still in working condition. 15 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard In this mode, you... plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard. White) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2...
...when it on PCIE2 slot. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard, please install it is used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way CrossFireXTM function. Blue) is still in working condition. 15 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard In this mode, you... plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard. White) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2...
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...completely seated on the slot. Step 5. Please read the documentation of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard PCIE2 / PCIE3 / SLI/XFire Switch Card Retention Slot Configurations...Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged. In CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Align the card connector with screws. Therefore, both...
...completely seated on the slot. Step 5. Please read the documentation of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard PCIE2 / PCIE3 / SLI/XFire Switch Card Retention Slot Configurations...Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged. In CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Align the card connector with screws. Therefore, both...
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...If you wish to your card, one , two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight. 18 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard English Click the "Identify" button to display a large number on PCI Express VGA card driver to be designated as appropriate for the second monitor. C. Right-click the display icon and ...card is no need to this monitor". Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you can adjust the parameters of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. 2. Select the display icon identified by the number one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors...
...If you wish to your card, one , two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight. 18 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard English Click the "Identify" button to display a large number on PCI Express VGA card driver to be designated as appropriate for the second monitor. C. Right-click the display icon and ...card is no need to this monitor". Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you can adjust the parameters of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. 2. Select the display icon identified by the number one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors...
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...of Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to enter BIOS setup. Boot your system for blisteringlyfast frame rates. Press to PCIE2 slot. Step 6. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 27 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM brings multi-GPU ... visit our website for further information. Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for the future driver update and the latest information. Keep ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card at the default mode (x16). 2.7 Hybrid CrossFireXTM...
...of Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to enter BIOS setup. Boot your system for blisteringlyfast frame rates. Press to PCIE2 slot. Step 6. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 27 ASRock M3A790GXH/USB3 Motherboard ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM brings multi-GPU ... visit our website for further information. Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for the future driver update and the latest information. Keep ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card at the default mode (x16). 2.7 Hybrid CrossFireXTM...