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... to infringe. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced,... and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ASRock Inc. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance ...
... to infringe. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced,... and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ASRock Inc. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance ...
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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 X48TurboTwins-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 2.5 Installation...
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 X48TurboTwins-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 2.5 Installation...
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....4 cm) ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins Quick Installation Guide ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for specific information about the model you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for purchasing ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent...
....4 cm) ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins Quick Installation Guide ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For X48TurboTwins-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for specific information about the model you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for purchasing ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent...
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...1066, DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR3 800 8 Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - CAUTION! 1. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) Certifications - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - If you do no need to the components and devices of "Hyper Threading... About the setting of your PC in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check the table below for possible damage caused by overclocking. - Overclocking may affect your...
...1066, DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR3 800 8 Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - CAUTION! 1. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) Certifications - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - If you do no need to the components and devices of "Hyper Threading... About the setting of your PC in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check the table below for possible damage caused by overclocking. - Overclocking may affect your...
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...ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to SATAII mode. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 35 for the availability of ASRock OC Tuner. This motherboard... and eSATAII installation procedures. 11. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you adopt...
...ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to SATAII mode. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 35 for the availability of ASRock OC Tuner. This motherboard... and eSATAII installation procedures. 11. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you adopt...
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... to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. Please refer to page 61 for detailed setup. 1 . ...Hardware Requirement Table for 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...
... to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. Please refer to page 61 for detailed setup. 1 . ...Hardware Requirement Table for 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...
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...Header (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 - 3) 34... Green) 36 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 37 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 38 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers 39 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 11 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 23 45 24.4cm (9.6 in) 678 9 PS2 Mouse Keyboard SPDIF 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 PS2 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 Coaxial...
...Header (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 - 3) 34... Green) 36 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 37 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 38 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers 39 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 11 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 23 45 24.4cm (9.6 in) 678 9 PS2 Mouse Keyboard SPDIF 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 PS2 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 Coaxial...
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... a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 13 Standard - Full compatible with IEEE 802.11g standard products Software Support - 1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X48TurboTwins-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...
... a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 13 Standard - Full compatible with IEEE 802.11g standard products Software Support - 1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For X48TurboTwins-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...
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... the power supply. Before you uninstall any component. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 14 Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any component, place it on the carpet or the... like. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2: Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Place screws into the holes indicated by the edges ...
... the power supply. Before you uninstall any component. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 14 Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any component, place it on the carpet or the... like. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2: Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Place screws into the holes indicated by the edges ...
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... It is within the socket and properly mated to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to the orient keys. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place...
... It is within the socket and properly mated to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to the orient keys. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place...
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...page 11, No. 6). Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard. Step 6. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Step 1. Ensure fan cables... are securely fastened and in good contact with each other components. 17 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to the instruction manuals of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with remaining fasteners. Please adopt the type of your CPU ...
...page 11, No. 6). Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard. Step 6. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Step 1. Ensure fan cables... are securely fastened and in good contact with each other components. 17 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to the instruction manuals of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with remaining fasteners. Please adopt the type of your CPU ...
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...X X SS DS SS DS 18 Yellow slots; You may refer to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel... Memory Technology. This motherboard also allows you have to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. see p.11 No.7), identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel C (DDR3_A2 and ...
...X X SS DS SS DS 18 Yellow slots; You may refer to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel... Memory Technology. This motherboard also allows you have to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. see p.11 No.7), identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel C (DDR3_A2 and ...
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... is not allowed to install one memory module on each channel. It is unable to install them in DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 4. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be damaged. 5. If only one memory module is installed ... other words, install them in the set of green slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1) or in the set of pink slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be installed on this...
... is not allowed to install one memory module on each channel. It is unable to install them in DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 4. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be damaged. 5. If only one memory module is installed ... other words, install them in the set of green slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1) or in the set of pink slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be installed on this...
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Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such ...
Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such ...
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... the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for later use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard, please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on this motherboard. Step 2. Align the card connector with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2... card and ASRock PCIE_DE card. PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on PCIE1 slot. Installing an ...
... the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for later use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard, please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on this motherboard. Step 2. Align the card connector with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2... card and ASRock PCIE_DE card. PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on PCIE1 slot. Installing an ...
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...CrossFireTM Ready cards. What graphics cards work with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from the CrossFireTM multi-GPU platform. ...2. All three CrossFireTM components, a CrossFireTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to below table for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates. ...
...CrossFireTM Ready cards. What graphics cards work with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from the CrossFireTM multi-GPU platform. ...2. All three CrossFireTM components, a CrossFireTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to below table for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates. ...
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... refer to PCIE2 slot. Enjoy the benefit of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section "Expansion Slots". In below procedures, we use Radeon 2600XT as the example graphics card.
... refer to PCIE2 slot. Enjoy the benefit of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section "Expansion Slots". In below procedures, we use Radeon 2600XT as the example graphics card.
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... "Enable CrossFireTM" to the document at the following path in "ATI Catalyst Control Center" is used only for updates and details. 2.8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade.
... "Enable CrossFireTM" to the document at the following path in "ATI Catalyst Control Center" is used only for updates and details. 2.8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade.
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... adjust the jumpers. Please short pin3, pin4 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings. 4_5 FSB3 FSB2 3_4 FSB1 1_2 If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1333 on this... When you mount a FSB800 or FSB1066 CPU, and try to overclock to FSB1333 or FSB1600 (by BIOS setting) you may not work properly on this motherboard. Please use jumper to force NB to be overclocked very high. Otherwise, the CPU may face the problem, that DRAM frequency will be strapped at...
... adjust the jumpers. Please short pin3, pin4 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings. 4_5 FSB3 FSB2 3_4 FSB1 1_2 If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1333 on this... When you mount a FSB800 or FSB1066 CPU, and try to overclock to FSB1333 or FSB1600 (by BIOS setting) you may not work properly on this motherboard. Please use jumper to force NB to be overclocked very high. Otherwise, the CPU may face the problem, that DRAM frequency will be strapped at...
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... jumper settings. 1_2 FSB3 FSB2 4_5 FSB1 FSB1333 / DDR2 1066 1_2 If you use a FSB1066-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to below jumper settings. 4_5 FSB3 FSB2 1_2 FSB1600 / DDR2 1066 FSB1 1_2 If you use a ...FSB1333-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB3. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB3. Please refer to adjust the jumpers. ...
... jumper settings. 1_2 FSB3 FSB2 4_5 FSB1 FSB1333 / DDR2 1066 1_2 If you use a FSB1066-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to below jumper settings. 4_5 FSB3 FSB2 1_2 FSB1600 / DDR2 1066 FSB1 1_2 If you use a ...FSB1333-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB3. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB3. Please refer to adjust the jumpers. ...