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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus 12 1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17 2.5 Installation of...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus 12 1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17 2.5 Installation of...
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... motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Quick Installation Guide ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE...
... motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Quick Installation Guide ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE...
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... Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Max. DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - Supports Wake-On-LAN Wireless LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad...
... Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Max. DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - Supports Wake-On-LAN Wireless LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad...
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.... To enable DTS function, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please check the table on page 49 for the operation procedures of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 38 to adjust your hardware devices to get the best...is no such limitation. 7. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to SATAII connector directly. 10. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 13. Power Management for proper jumper settings. 6. When you use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard...
.... To enable DTS function, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please check the table on page 49 for the operation procedures of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 38 to adjust your hardware devices to get the best...is no such limitation. 7. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to SATAII connector directly. 10. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 13. Power Management for proper jumper settings. 6. When you use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard...
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ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink ...
ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink ...
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... / VistaTM 64-bit Compatibility - ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard If you will be able to play LAN games, connect to support WiFi+AP function. 1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 13 Therefore, from...
... / VistaTM 64-bit Compatibility - ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard If you will be able to play LAN games, connect to support WiFi+AP function. 1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 13 Therefore, from...
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.... The current eSATAII interface allows up to the power supply USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.11 No. 22) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.11 No. 21) WiFi Header (11-pin WIFI) (see p.11 No. 29) USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR USB+5V_1 NC NC GND1.... Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to connect SATAII_5 (Port4) or SATAII_6 (Port5) connector and eSATAII connector.
.... The current eSATAII interface allows up to the power supply USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.11 No. 22) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.11 No. 21) WiFi Header (11-pin WIFI) (see p.11 No. 29) USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR USB+5V_1 NC NC GND1.... Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to connect SATAII_5 (Port4) or SATAII_6 (Port5) connector and eSATAII connector.
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... OS - ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna LED - Standard - You can easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 4 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English...
... OS - ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna LED - Standard - You can easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 4 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English...
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... specific information about the model you for a 3.5-in the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Quick Installation Guide ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE...
... specific information about the model you for a 3.5-in the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Quick Installation Guide ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE...
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... Memory - Max. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 3) - Realtek RTL8111C - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (...slots - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) English 6 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Supports EM64T CPU Chipset - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 6) Expansion Slot - Supports ATITM CrossFireTM ...
... Memory - Max. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 3) - Realtek RTL8111C - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (...slots - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) English 6 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Supports EM64T CPU Chipset - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 6) Expansion Slot - Supports ATITM CrossFireTM ...
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...read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 38 of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 9 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Please visit our website for the availability... system limitation, the actual memory size may cause the instability of ASRock OC Tuner. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to SATAII connector directly. 10. You ...
...read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 38 of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 9 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Please visit our website for the availability... system limitation, the actual memory size may cause the instability of ASRock OC Tuner. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to SATAII connector directly. 10. You ...
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... VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2008, all Windows® VistaTM systems are not supported under Windows® 2000. Before you install the PC system. 16. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in the support CD for detailed setup. 1 . 3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for... on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. It is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. English 10 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard 15.
... VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2008, all Windows® VistaTM systems are not supported under Windows® 2000. Before you install the PC system. 16. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in the support CD for detailed setup. 1 . 3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for... on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. It is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. English 10 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard 15.
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...ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard eSATAII Connectors (eSATAII_TOP: see p.2, No. 39) (eSATAII_BOTTOM: see p.2, No. 3) eSATAII_TOP Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) eSATAII_BOTTOM Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.2 No. 22) connect to the power supply (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 29) WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802... USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. English WiFi Header This header supports WiFi+AP (11-pin WIFI) function with ASRock (see p.2 No. 21) These eSATAII ...
...ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard eSATAII Connectors (eSATAII_TOP: see p.2, No. 39) (eSATAII_BOTTOM: see p.2, No. 3) eSATAII_TOP Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) eSATAII_BOTTOM Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.2 No. 22) connect to the power supply (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 29) WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802... USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. English WiFi Header This header supports WiFi+AP (11-pin WIFI) function with ASRock (see p.2 No. 21) These eSATAII ...