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... manual occur, the updated version will 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...
... manual occur, the updated version will 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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... or fitness 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 be registered trademarks or... Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
... or fitness 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 be registered trademarks or... Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
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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 SATAII... (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 Green) 27 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 9 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 28 COM Port Header (COM1) (Dual Channel C: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1...
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 SATAII... (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 Green) 27 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 9 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 28 COM Port Header (COM1) (Dual Channel C: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1...
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...Linked Green 1Gbps connection Blinking Data Activity LAN Port ** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". 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...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. ...
...Linked Green 1Gbps connection Blinking Data Activity LAN Port ** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". 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...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. ...
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... Security - Access Point mode (AP mode) Architecture Types - Indoor: 80ft (30m) Outdoor: 200ft (60m) * The range varies in the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 4 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Access Point mode (AP mode): WEP, WPA Network - Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode Frequency Band - 2.4~2.5GHz Operating...
... Security - Access Point mode (AP mode) Architecture Types - Indoor: 80ft (30m) Outdoor: 200ft (60m) * The range varies in the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 4 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Access Point mode (AP mode): WEP, WPA Network - Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode Frequency Band - 2.4~2.5GHz Operating...
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... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. 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...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. 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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... Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) English 6 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Compatible with Content Protection - Realtek RTL8111C - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - Supports EM64T CPU Chipset - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered...
... Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) English 6 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Compatible with Content Protection - Realtek RTL8111C - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - Supports EM64T CPU Chipset - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered...
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... CAUTION 8) Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 14) 7 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events English - T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) Support CD - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header - Supports...
... CAUTION 8) Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 14) 7 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events English - T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) Support CD - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header - Supports...
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...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 15) - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in overclocking mode. Besides, if you do no need... 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 Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) Certifications - CAUTION! 1.
...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 15) - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in overclocking mode. Besides, if you do no need... 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 Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) Certifications - CAUTION! 1.
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...channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 9 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Before installing SATAII hard disk to -use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. You can also connect SATA hard disk to...for the availability of wireless network connectivity. 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, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 30 for system usage ...
...channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 9 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Before installing SATAII hard disk to -use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. You can also connect SATA hard disk to...for the availability of wireless network connectivity. 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, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 30 for system usage ...
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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 ...; VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to qualify for minimum hardware requirements. English 10 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard CPU Memory VGA Celeron 420 1GB system memory (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) DX10 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit...
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 ...; VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to qualify for minimum hardware requirements. English 10 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard CPU Memory VGA Celeron 420 1GB system memory (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) DX10 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit...
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...-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 11 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English When placing screws into the socket if above situation is any component. Do not force to insert the CPU into the screw holes...
...-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 11 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English When placing screws into the socket if above situation is any component. Do not force to insert the CPU into the screw holes...
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...: Step 2-1. Orient the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal. 12 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. Carefully place the...
...: Step 2-1. Orient the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal. 12 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. Carefully place the...
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... throughholes. It is an example to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Apply thermal interface material onto center of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to ensure cable does not interfere...
... throughholes. It is an example to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Apply thermal interface material onto center of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to ensure cable does not interfere...
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... and DDRII_2; In other words, install them in the slots of the same color. If you have to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 14 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard You may refer to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same...
... and DDRII_2; In other words, install them in the slots of the same color. If you have to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 14 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard You may refer to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same...
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... memory module into the slot at the same time. 6. To have the best performance with DDR3 1600 XMP memory modules, it is properly seated. 15 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Step 1. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be installed on this motherboard at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward...
... memory module into the slot at the same time. 6. To have the best performance with DDR3 1600 XMP memory modules, it is properly seated. 15 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Step 1. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be installed on this motherboard at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward...
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...can easily enjoy the benefits of different operating modes with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card and ASRock PCIE_DE card. Step 4. Fasten the card to the document at the following path in the support CD. 2.6 Surround Display ...an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of "User Manual" in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 16 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that you intend to use....
...can easily enjoy the benefits of different operating modes with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card and ASRock PCIE_DE card. Step 4. Fasten the card to the document at the following path in the support CD. 2.6 Surround Display ...an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of "User Manual" in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 16 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that you intend to use....
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... Short pin2, pin3 to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. English 17 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard However, please do the clearCMOS action. When the jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for...
... Short pin2, pin3 to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. English 17 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard However, please do the clearCMOS action. When the jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for...
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... on this motherboard. If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. English 18 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Please use jumper to force NB to below jumper settings. Please refer to be overclocked very high. Please refer to FSB1333 or FSB1600 (by...
... on this motherboard. If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. English 18 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Please use jumper to force NB to below jumper settings. Please refer to be overclocked very high. Please refer to FSB1333 or FSB1600 (by...
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... for FSB2. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings. FSB1066 / DDR2 1066 19 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English FSB1333 / DDR2 1066 If you use a FSB1066-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers...
... for FSB2. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings. FSB1066 / DDR2 1066 19 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English FSB1333 / DDR2 1066 If you use a FSB1066-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers...
