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All rights reserved. 1 X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins User Manual Version 1.0 Published June 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins User Manual Version 1.0 Published June 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC.
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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...
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...
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... / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 47 2.19.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 48 2.20 DTS Operation Guide (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) . 49 2.21 Untied Overclocking Technology 51 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 52 3.1 Introduction 52 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 53 3.2 Main Screen 53 3.3 Advanced Screen...
... / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 47 2.19.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 48 2.20 DTS Operation Guide (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) . 49 2.21 Untied Overclocking Technology 51 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 52 3.1 Introduction 52 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 53 3.2 Main Screen 53 3.3 Advanced Screen...
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... Cable (Optional) One "ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus" I/O Panel Shield WiFi Accessories (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) One ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module One Antenna One WiFi Bracket 5 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...
... Cable (Optional) One "ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus" I/O Panel Shield WiFi Accessories (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) One ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module One Antenna One WiFi Bracket 5 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...
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...Supports EM64T CPU Chipset - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Support DDR3 1600/1333...Supports Wake-On-LAN Wireless LAN - Northbridge: Intel® X38 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R Memory - DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 1) - Realtek RTL8111C - Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 7) LAN - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory...
...Supports EM64T CPU Chipset - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Support DDR3 1600/1333...Supports Wake-On-LAN Wireless LAN - Northbridge: Intel® X38 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R Memory - DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 1) - Realtek RTL8111C - Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 7) LAN - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory...
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... AMI BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x WiFi header (see CAUTION 13) - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature ASRock 1394_SPDIF I . CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID...
... AMI BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x WiFi header (see CAUTION 13) - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature ASRock 1394_SPDIF I . CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID...
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... jumper settings. 6. Please refer to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may cause the instability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. WiFi header supports WiFi+AP function with 64-bit CPU, there is a multi-channel digital surround sound format. Due to page 28 ... for system usage under Windows® environment. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to perform over-clocking. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification.
... jumper settings. 6. Please refer to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may cause the instability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. WiFi header supports WiFi+AP function with 64-bit CPU, there is a multi-channel digital surround sound format. Due to page 28 ... for system usage under Windows® environment. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to perform over-clocking. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification.
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... under Windows® 2000 OS. Please refer to page 61 for detailed setup. 1 . 3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 logo. 10 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...
... under Windows® 2000 OS. Please refer to page 61 for detailed setup. 1 . 3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 logo. 10 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...
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...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 8Mb BIOS Intel CMOS ICH9R Battery VIA VT6308S USB8_9 1394a 1 SATAII_5 (Port4) SATAII_6 (Port5) SATAII_1 (Port0) SATAII_2 (Port1) ...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 ...
...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 8Mb BIOS Intel CMOS ICH9R Battery VIA VT6308S USB8_9 1394a 1 SATAII_5 (Port4) SATAII_6 (Port5) SATAII_1 (Port0) SATAII_2 (Port1) ...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 ...
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... enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. Green data transmission (AIR) LED Support OS - 1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in the following...
... enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. Green data transmission (AIR) LED Support OS - 1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in the following...
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Please connect the black end of wireless network connectivity. This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to the power connector on each drive. Each USB 2.0 header can also use wireless local area network (WLAN) ...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. 3) eSATAII_TOP Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) eSATAII_BOTTOM Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD ...
Please connect the black end of wireless network connectivity. This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to the power connector on each drive. Each USB 2.0 header can also use wireless local area network (WLAN) ...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. 3) eSATAII_TOP Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) eSATAII_BOTTOM Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD ...
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C. You don't need to connect them for ASRock DeskExpress. E. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change ... chassis must support HDA to [Enabled]. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11 No. 31) CD-L GND GND CD-R This connector allows you use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this picture for proper installation. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). If you...
C. You don't need to connect them for ASRock DeskExpress. E. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change ... chassis must support HDA to [Enabled]. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11 No. 31) CD-L GND GND CD-R This connector allows you use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this picture for proper installation. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). If you...
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2 . 2 0 DTS Operation Guide (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound format to bring you select DTS Neo: PC. You will find that the DTS ... your DTS enabled surround sound system. You can find the icon (Realtek HD Audio Manager) on the Windows® task bar. 4. Reboot your system from ASRock support CD. 2. Coupled with the multi-dimensional benefit of surround sound technology, the audio quality of DTS-format soundtracks and music mixes dramatically improves content...
2 . 2 0 DTS Operation Guide (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound format to bring you select DTS Neo: PC. You will find that the DTS ... your DTS enabled surround sound system. You can find the icon (Realtek HD Audio Manager) on the Windows® task bar. 4. Reboot your system from ASRock support CD. 2. Coupled with the multi-dimensional benefit of surround sound technology, the audio quality of DTS-format soundtracks and music mixes dramatically improves content...
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... selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. X38TurboTwins-WiFi Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 06/09/2008] BIOS Version... : X38TurboTwins-WiFi P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2666MHz Microcode Update : 10676/60B Cache Size : ...
... selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. X38TurboTwins-WiFi Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 06/09/2008] BIOS Version... : X38TurboTwins-WiFi P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2666MHz Microcode Update : 10676/60B Cache Size : ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... fitness for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used...incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective...
... fitness for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used...incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective...
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Pink) 29 WiFi Header (WiFi) 10 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 11 South Bridge Controller 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 12... (Port2), Red) 38 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers 19 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red) 39 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 20 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange) 2 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM)...
Pink) 29 WiFi Header (WiFi) 10 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 11 South Bridge Controller 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 12... (Port2), Red) 38 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers 19 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red) 39 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 20 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange) 2 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM)...
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ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Central / Bass (... "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No...
ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Central / Bass (... "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No...
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... 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 Station mode: Infrastructure mode 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 Station mode: Infrastructure mode and...
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... any modifications of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. 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...
... any modifications of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. 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...
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... 7) LAN - Max. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) English 6 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2...7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - 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 - ...
... 7) LAN - Max. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) English 6 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2...7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - 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 - ...