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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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... 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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... with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium.../667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 7) LAN - DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 5) - 1.2 Specifications Platform - All Solid Capacitor design CPU - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) -
... with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium.../667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 7) LAN - DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 5) - 1.2 Specifications Platform - All Solid Capacitor design CPU - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) -
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...Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in 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 14) 7 ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports I /O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial ...power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port -...
...Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in 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 14) 7 ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports I /O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial ...power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port -...
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Please refer to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. To enable DTS function, you need to SATAII mode. Please... 13. It is not recommended to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may cause the instability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. * DDR2 1066 / DDR3 1600 memory modules will operate in overclocking mode. * When you use a FSB1600-CPU on page 12 for proper ...
Please refer to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. To enable DTS function, you need to SATAII mode. Please... 13. It is not recommended to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may cause the instability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. * DDR2 1066 / DDR3 1600 memory modules will operate in overclocking mode. * When you use a FSB1600-CPU on page 12 for proper ...
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... Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to qualify for minimum hardware requirements. 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...
... Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to qualify for minimum hardware requirements. 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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...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 path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi...(AIR) LED Support OS - Standard - Access Point mode (AP mode): WEP, WPA Network - ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard If you want to start to support WiFi+AP function. ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna LED - Indoor: 80ft (30m) Outdoor: 200ft (60m) * The ...
...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 path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi...(AIR) LED Support OS - Standard - Access Point mode (AP mode): WEP, WPA Network - ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard If you want to start to support WiFi+AP function. ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna LED - Indoor: 80ft (30m) Outdoor: 200ft (60m) * The ...
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...end of SATA power cable to connect SATAII_5 (Port4) or SATAII_6 (Port5) connector and eSATAII connector. 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. It allows .... 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 ...
...end of SATA power cable to connect SATAII_5 (Port4) or SATAII_6 (Port5) connector and eSATAII connector. 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. It allows .... 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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...Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11 No. 25) IRTX +5VSB Hotplug# 1 GND IRRX This header supports the Hot Plug detection function for ASRock DeskExpress. Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.11 No. 31) CD-L GND GND CD-R This connector allows you don't plan to use... an interface for proper installation. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. If you use WiFi+AP functin on the lower right hand taskbar to install your system. 2. C. F. Click the icon on this motherboard, this picture for...
...Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11 No. 25) IRTX +5VSB Hotplug# 1 GND IRRX This header supports the Hot Plug detection function for ASRock DeskExpress. Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.11 No. 31) CD-L GND GND CD-R This connector allows you don't plan to use... an interface for proper installation. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. If you use WiFi+AP functin on the lower right hand taskbar to install your system. 2. C. F. Click the icon on this motherboard, this picture for...
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... PC and DTS Interactive. On the bottom 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. Coupled with the multi-...a new class of entertainment experience by using home PCs. DTS makes audio tracks more ) into a DTS audio signal and sent out from ASRock support CD. 2. Double-click this icon to enable or disable it. Reboot your PC to your system from your system. 3. You can ...
... PC and DTS Interactive. On the bottom 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. Coupled with the multi-...a new class of entertainment experience by using home PCs. DTS makes audio tracks more ) into a DTS audio signal and sent out from ASRock support CD. 2. Double-click this icon to enable or disable it. Reboot your PC to your system from your system. 3. You can ...
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... 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 : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 ...
... 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 : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 ...
Quick Installation Guide
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...the purchaser 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 the FCC Rules. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may appear in ... that may be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any language, in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English
...the purchaser 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 the FCC Rules. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may appear in ... that may be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any language, in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English
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...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:.../ 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 Yellow) (IR1) 8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 SPI BIOS Chip (Dual Channel B: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Green) 27 Floppy ...
...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:.../ 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 Yellow) (IR1) 8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 SPI BIOS Chip (Dual Channel B: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Green) 27 Floppy ...
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... No link Orange 100Mbps connection Orange Linked Green 1Gbps connection Blinking Data Activity LAN Port ** If you are two LED next to the LAN port. 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
... No link Orange 100Mbps connection Orange Linked Green 1Gbps connection Blinking Data Activity LAN Port ** If you are two LED next to the LAN port. 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
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... the detailed introduction and operation procedures. 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 ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna LED...
... the detailed introduction and operation procedures. 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 ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna LED...
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...) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One HDMI_SPDIF 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 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English 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 the Support CD. It delivers excellent...
...) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One HDMI_SPDIF 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 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English 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 the Support CD. It delivers excellent...
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...; X38 - Max. Max. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 2) - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - All Solid Capacitor design CPU - Supports EM64T CPU Chipset -...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 Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see...
...; X38 - Max. Max. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 2) - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b -WiFi Only) - All Solid Capacitor design CPU - Supports EM64T CPU Chipset -...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 Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see...