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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...
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...
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... to BIOS setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for a 3.5-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 Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for specific information about the...
... to BIOS setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for a 3.5-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 Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for specific information about the...
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...Core Wolfdale processors - Support DDR2 1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - DAC with Content Protection - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - Northbridge: Intel® X38 - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots ...30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 7) LAN -
...Core Wolfdale processors - Support DDR2 1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - DAC with Content Protection - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - Northbridge: Intel® X38 - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots ...30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 7) LAN -
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..." on page 35 for proper connection. 9. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to "DTS Operation Guide" on page 12 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 11. Please refer...stepless control, it will run at DDR2 960 if you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. Frequencies other than 4GB for the reservation for the operation procedures of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 10. To enable DTS function, you need ...
..." on page 35 for proper connection. 9. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to "DTS Operation Guide" on page 12 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 11. Please refer...stepless control, it will run at DDR2 960 if you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. Frequencies other than 4GB for the reservation for the operation procedures of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 10. To enable DTS function, you need ...
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... resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000 OS. While...
... resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000 OS. While...
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...64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) IDE1 Super I/O PCIE3 AUDIO CODEC 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 PCI1 RoHS PCI2 WIFI PCI3 1 COM1 FLOPPY1... (FRONT_1394) 25 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header (IR1) 26 SPI BIOS Chip 27 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 29 WiFi Header (WiFi) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 32 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 33 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 3)...
...64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) IDE1 Super I/O PCIE3 AUDIO CODEC 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 PCI1 RoHS PCI2 WIFI PCI3 1 COM1 FLOPPY1... (FRONT_1394) 25 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header (IR1) 26 SPI BIOS Chip 27 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 29 WiFi Header (WiFi) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 32 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 33 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 3)...
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... use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter 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 Windows® XP / XP 64...
... use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter 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 Windows® XP / XP 64...
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... or the SATAII connector on each drive. Please connect the black end of the power supply. This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use the SATA data cable to the power connector on this motherboard. Besides six default USB... 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. 3) eSATAII_TOP Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) eSATAII_BOTTOM Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA...
... or the SATAII connector on each drive. Please connect the black end of the power supply. This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use the SATA data cable to the power connector on this motherboard. Besides six default USB... 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. 3) eSATAII_TOP Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) eSATAII_BOTTOM Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA...
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... - Indoor: 80ft (30m) Outdoor: 200ft (60m) * The range varies in different environments Number of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 4 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English 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 package for the detailed...
... - Indoor: 80ft (30m) Outdoor: 200ft (60m) * The range varies in different environments Number of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 4 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English 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 package for the detailed...
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.../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 Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under...
.../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 Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under...
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.... capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 6) Expansion Slot - Max. DAC with Content Protection - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports ...Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111C - 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 - Supports ATITM CrossFireTM - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (green @ x16 mode) - 1 x ...
.... capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 6) Expansion Slot - Max. DAC with Content Protection - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports ...Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111C - 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 - Supports ATITM CrossFireTM - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (green @ x16 mode) - 1 x ...
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...DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066, DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR3 800 8 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page ...! 1. For special overclocking mode, please refer to adjust the jumper settings. Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation. 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
...DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066, DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR3 800 8 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page ...! 1. For special overclocking mode, please refer to adjust the jumper settings. Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation. 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
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... the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 9 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is not recommended to perform over-clocking. It allows you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a multi-channel...
... the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 9 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is not recommended to perform over-clocking. It allows you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a multi-channel...
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...Before you install the PC system. 16. To improve heat dissipation, remember to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000 OS. 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 . ... this motherboard and plan to qualify for minimum hardware requirements. It is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. 15. English 10 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Please refer to page 61 of "User Manual" in order to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic logo, ...
...Before you install the PC system. 16. To improve heat dissipation, remember to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000 OS. 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 . ... this motherboard and plan to qualify for minimum hardware requirements. It is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. 15. English 10 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Please refer to page 61 of "User Manual" in order to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic logo, ...
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... slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. Yellow slots; Pink slots; In other words, you always need to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 14 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard If only one memory module is installed in DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type...
... slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. Yellow slots; Pink slots; In other words, you always need to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 14 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard If only one memory module is installed in DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type...
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...DIMM may be installed on this motherboard at incorrect orientation. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be damaged. 5. Step 2. To have the best performance with DDR3 1600 XMP memory modules, it is properly seated. 15 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at the same time... DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in one memory module on the slot. It will cause permanent damage to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 4. It is suggested to disconnect ...
...DIMM may be installed on this motherboard at incorrect orientation. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be damaged. 5. Step 2. To have the best performance with DDR3 1600 XMP memory modules, it is properly seated. 15 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at the same time... DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in one memory module on the slot. It will cause permanent damage to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 4. It is suggested to disconnect ...
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...pin3 for FSB2. FSB1066 / DDR2 1066 19 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. FSB1600 / DDR2 1066 If you use a FSB1333-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to below jumper ...FSB1333 / DDR2 1066 If you use a FSB1066-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to below jumper settings. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to adjust the jumpers. Otherwise, ...
...pin3 for FSB2. FSB1066 / DDR2 1066 19 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. FSB1600 / DDR2 1066 If you use a FSB1333-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to below jumper ...FSB1333 / DDR2 1066 If you use a FSB1066-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to below jumper settings. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to adjust the jumpers. Otherwise, ...
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... power supply (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 29) WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use the SATA data cable to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Either end of wireless network connectivity. 21 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English WiFi Header This header supports WiFi+AP (11-pin WIFI) function with ASRock (see p.2 No. 21) These eSATAII connectors support...
... power supply (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 29) WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use the SATA data cable to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Either end of wireless network connectivity. 21 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English WiFi Header This header supports WiFi+AP (11-pin WIFI) function with ASRock (see p.2 No. 21) These eSATAII connectors support...
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...12V power connector, it can support one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this connector. white end (2-pin) C. white end (3-pin) 24 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English This IEEE 1394 header can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 5 1 12V power supply. Then connect the white ... HDMI VGA card, allows the system to con nect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. HDMI_SPDIF Header (3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) (see p.2 No.28) Besides one default IEEE 1394 port on the motherboard. Please connect the black...
...12V power connector, it can support one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this connector. white end (2-pin) C. white end (3-pin) 24 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English This IEEE 1394 header can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 5 1 12V power supply. Then connect the white ... HDMI VGA card, allows the system to con nect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. HDMI_SPDIF Header (3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) (see p.2 No.28) Besides one default IEEE 1394 port on the motherboard. Please connect the black...