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... If you require technical support related to the hardware installation. 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...
... If you require technical support related to the hardware installation. 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...
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... without intent to the owners' benefit, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential ...-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published June 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard...
... without intent to the owners' benefit, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential ...-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published June 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard...
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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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...Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -- 4 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) 6 Rear ...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 TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click ...
...Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -- 4 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) 6 Rear ...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 TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click ...
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... - 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 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 different environments...
... - 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 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 different environments...
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... to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you 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 purchasing...
... to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you 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 purchasing...
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...10/100/1000 Mb/s - 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 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron... Dual Core Wolfdale processors - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 2) - Realtek RTL8111C - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - All Solid Capacitor design CPU - Support DDR2 1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered ...
...10/100/1000 Mb/s - 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 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron... Dual Core Wolfdale processors - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 2) - Realtek RTL8111C - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - All Solid Capacitor design CPU - Support DDR2 1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered ...
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... - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x eSATAII Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with 2 SATAII connectors) (see CAUTION 14) 7 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF...
... - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x eSATAII Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with 2 SATAII connectors) (see CAUTION 14) 7 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF...
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... the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Please check the table below for proper installation. 5. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) Certifications - This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Chassis Fan Tachometer - Before you do no need ...DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066, DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR3 800 8 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English For normal operation, you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to adjust the jumper settings. -
... the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Please check the table below for proper installation. 5. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) Certifications - This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Chassis Fan Tachometer - Before you do no need ...DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066, DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR3 800 8 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English For normal operation, you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to adjust the jumper settings. -
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...Power Management for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 9 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard,... you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 10. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it will run...
...Power Management for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 9 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard,... you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 10. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it will run...
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... remember to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000 OS. It is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. English 10 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Before you install the PC system. 16. CPU Memory VGA Celeron 420 1GB system memory (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (... with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2008, all Windows® VistaTM systems are not supported under Windows® 2000. 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 ....
... remember to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000 OS. It is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. English 10 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Before you install the PC system. 16. CPU Memory VGA Celeron 420 1GB system memory (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (... with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2008, all Windows® VistaTM systems are not supported under Windows® 2000. 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 ....
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... from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 11 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! 2. When placing screws into the socket, please check if the CPU...
... from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 11 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! 2. When placing screws into the socket, please check if the CPU...
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... notches of 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 Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 1-2. Step 2. Orient the CPU with black lines. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index...
... notches of 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 Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 1-2. Step 2. Orient the CPU with black lines. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index...
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... CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 6). Close the socket: Step 4-1. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Step 2. If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be placed if returning the motherboard for 775-LAND...
... CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 6). Close the socket: Step 4-1. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Step 2. If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be placed if returning the motherboard for 775-LAND...
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... words, you always need to install four DDR3 DIMMs for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 14 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard In other words, install them in the set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots...
... words, you always need to install four DDR3 DIMMs for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 14 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard In other words, install them in the set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots...
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... allowed to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. It is properly seated. 15 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard For example, install them in the set of green slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1) or in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B2, it is unable to disconnect power...
... allowed to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. It is properly seated. 15 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard For example, install them in the set of green slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1) or in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B2, it is unable to disconnect power...
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...the detailed instruction, please refer to page 22 of performance and image quality in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 16 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for ATITM ... mechanism, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of "User Manual" in a single PC. White) is used for later use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard. PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with the slot...
...the detailed instruction, please refer to page 22 of performance and image quality in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 16 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for ATITM ... mechanism, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of "User Manual" in a single PC. White) is used for later use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard. PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with the slot...
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The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. English 17 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard 2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is Short Open placed on these 2 pins. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.2 ...
The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. English 17 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard 2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is Short Open placed on these 2 pins. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.2 ...
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.... Please use jumper to force NB to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin3, pin4 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. English 18 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Please refer to below jumper settings. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please short pin3, pin4 for...
.... Please use jumper to force NB to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin3, pin4 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. English 18 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard Please refer to below jumper settings. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please short pin3, pin4 for...
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Please refer to below jumper settings. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. FSB1066 / DDR2 1066 19 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB3. Please refer to below jumper settings. FSB1600 / DDR2 1066 If you use a FSB1333-CPU and adopt a DDR2 ...
Please refer to below jumper settings. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. FSB1066 / DDR2 1066 19 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB3. Please refer to below jumper settings. FSB1600 / DDR2 1066 If you use a FSB1333-CPU and adopt a DDR2 ...