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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.
User Manual
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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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... Thank you require technical support related to 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...
... Thank you require technical support related to 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...
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...DAC with Content Protection - Supports Wake-On-LAN Wireless LAN - Max. 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) - All Solid Capacitor design CPU - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Max. Realtek RTL8111C - Supports Software... PCI slots Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 7) LAN -
...DAC with Content Protection - Supports Wake-On-LAN Wireless LAN - Max. 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) - All Solid Capacitor design CPU - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Max. Realtek RTL8111C - Supports Software... PCI slots Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 7) LAN -
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... 1394 header - 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) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s ...- Hybrid Booster: - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports jumperfree - Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature ASRock 1394_SPDIF I . CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - O. CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin ...
... 1394 header - 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) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s ...- Hybrid Booster: - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports jumperfree - Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature ASRock 1394_SPDIF I . CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - O. CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin ...
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...about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 11. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Please visit our website for the availability of ASRock OC Tuner. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is no such limitation. 7. Please refer... you use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a user-friendly...
...about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 11. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Please visit our website for the availability of ASRock OC Tuner. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is no such limitation. 7. Please refer... you use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a user-friendly...
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... CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. 15. 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 order to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and...
... CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. 15. 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 order to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and...
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...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 ...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) ...
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... Access Point mode (AP mode): WEP, WPA Network - up to support WiFi+AP function. You can easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of - 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...
... Access Point mode (AP mode): WEP, WPA Network - up to support WiFi+AP function. You can easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of - 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...
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...) adapter. Please connect the black end of the SATA data cable can support two USB 2.0 ports. 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. eSATAII Connectors (.... 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 ...
...) adapter. Please connect the black end of the SATA data cable can support two USB 2.0 ports. 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. eSATAII Connectors (.... 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 ...
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...DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.11 No. 30) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This is an interface for ASRock DeskExpress. E. F. If you don't plan to use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below: A. Click the...bit OS: Click the right-top "Folder" icon , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". If you use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this header can be used as a 4-Pin USB 2.0 header to support one USB 2.0 port. To connect the 4-Pin USB...
...DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.11 No. 30) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This is an interface for ASRock DeskExpress. E. F. If you don't plan to use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below: A. Click the...bit OS: Click the right-top "Folder" icon , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". If you use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this header can be used as a 4-Pin USB 2.0 header to support one USB 2.0 port. To connect the 4-Pin USB...
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... audio signal and sent out from ASRock support CD. 2. DTS Interactive DTS Interactive provides a single cable connection to your system. 3. Click the button to enable DTS function: 1. You can find the icon (Realtek HD Audio Manager) on the Windows® task bar. 4. 2 . 2 0 DTS Operation Guide (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) DTS (Digital Theater Systems...
... audio signal and sent out from ASRock support CD. 2. DTS Interactive DTS Interactive provides a single cable connection to your system. 3. Click the button to enable DTS function: 1. You can find the icon (Realtek HD Audio Manager) on the Windows® task bar. 4. 2 . 2 0 DTS Operation Guide (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) DTS (Digital Theater Systems...
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... 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 : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 ...
... 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 : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... or conditions of merchantability or fitness for identification or explanation and to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Perchlorate Material-special handling...
... or conditions of merchantability or fitness for identification or explanation and to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Perchlorate Material-special handling...
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...6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (FRONT_1394) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 25 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; 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 Connector (SATAII_1... (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
...6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (FRONT_1394) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 25 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; 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 Connector (SATAII_1... (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
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... cable to the front panel audio header. TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use front panel audio. 3 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English V V 8 V V V V To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Choose...2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". V 6 V -- 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) ...
... cable to the front panel audio header. TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use front panel audio. 3 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English V V 8 V V V V To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Choose...2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". V 6 V -- 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) ...
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... enjoy the convenience of - ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna LED - 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 Standard - Windows...
... enjoy the convenience of - ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna LED - 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 Standard - Windows...
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... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without 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...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without 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...
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... (see CAUTION 5) - DAC with Content Protection - Supports Wake-On-LAN Wireless LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION ...- Supports EM64T CPU Chipset - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) English 6 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Supports ATITM CrossFireTM - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (green @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 3 ...
... (see CAUTION 5) - DAC with Content Protection - Supports Wake-On-LAN Wireless LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION ...- Supports EM64T CPU Chipset - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) English 6 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Supports ATITM CrossFireTM - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (green @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 3 ...