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...for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the guide or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc... contents of this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, ...
...for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the guide or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc... contents of this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, ...
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...Chip (Dual Channel B: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; 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 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) 23 SATAII Connector...(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 X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard
...Chip (Dual Channel B: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; 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 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) 23 SATAII Connector...(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 X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard
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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 -- -- 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) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7...Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English Status LAN Port LED Indications SPEED LED Activity/Link LED Description Status Description SPEED ACT/LINK LED LED Off ...
...Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V -- -- 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) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7...Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English Status LAN Port LED Indications SPEED LED Activity/Link LED Description Status Description SPEED ACT/LINK LED LED Off ...
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...-Hoc mode Frequency Band - 2.4~2.5GHz Operating Range - You can easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 4 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you can also read "ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide" in the package for the detailed introduction and operation procedures. Indoor: 80ft (30m...
...-Hoc mode Frequency Band - 2.4~2.5GHz Operating Range - You can easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 4 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you can also read "ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide" in the package for the detailed introduction and operation procedures. Indoor: 80ft (30m...
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....asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Quick Installation Guide ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. ASRock website http://www...
....asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Quick Installation Guide ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. ASRock website http://www...
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... IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Wireless LAN Rear Panel I /O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port 6 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Northbridge: Intel® X48 - Support DDR3 1600/1333... Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) ASRock 1394_SPDIF I /O -
... IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Wireless LAN Rear Panel I /O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port 6 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Northbridge: Intel® X48 - Support DDR3 1600/1333... Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) ASRock 1394_SPDIF I /O -
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... (shared with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 15) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 7 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English O. AMI Legal BIOS - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - Hybrid Booster: - Front...
... (shared with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 15) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 7 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English O. AMI Legal BIOS - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - Hybrid Booster: - Front...
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... that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD. 3. When you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. 8 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 16) Certifications - CAUTION! 1. ...+12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - It should be done at DDR2 1000 if you use a FSB1600-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDR2 960 if you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to change a new CPU on this...
... that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD. 3. When you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. 8 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 16) Certifications - CAUTION! 1. ...+12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - It should be done at DDR2 1000 if you use a FSB1600-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDR2 960 if you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to change a new CPU on this...
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... proper connection. 9. Although this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows® environment. For audio output, this motherboard offers stepless control, it back ...read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 3 for detailed setup. 9 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 10. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. Before you resume the system, please ...
... proper connection. 9. Although this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows® environment. For audio output, this motherboard offers stepless control, it back ...read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 3 for detailed setup. 9 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 10. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. Before you resume the system, please ...
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English 10 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi 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 VGA ...; VistaTM Premium 2008 logo. 1 . 3 Minimum 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.
English 10 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi 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 VGA ...; VistaTM Premium 2008 logo. 1 . 3 Minimum 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.
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...1. Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 11 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before... you uninstall any bent pin on the socket. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to do not touch the ICs. 4. When placing screws into the ...
...1. Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 11 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before... you uninstall any bent pin on the socket. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to do not touch the ICs. 4. When placing screws into the ...
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... the two orientation key notches of PnP cap to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 12 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by depressing down and out on center of the CPU with black...
... the two orientation key notches of PnP cap to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 12 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by depressing down and out on center of the CPU with black...
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...of IHS on fastener caps with the CPU fan connector on load plate, engage the load lever. This cap must be secured on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 6). Step 1. Step 3. Repeat with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation...heatsink onto the socket. Step 4-3. Secure load lever with remaining fasteners. Align fasteners with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to install and lock. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Below is recommended to use the cap...
...of IHS on fastener caps with the CPU fan connector on load plate, engage the load lever. This cap must be secured on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 6). Step 1. Step 3. Repeat with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation...heatsink onto the socket. Step 4-3. Secure load lever with remaining fasteners. Align fasteners with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to install and lock. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Below is recommended to use the cap...
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... words, install them in DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 14 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard If only one memory module is installed in DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is recommended to activate the Dual Channel Memory ...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 want to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. 2.3 Installation of pink slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. You may...
... words, install them in DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 14 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard If only one memory module is installed in DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is recommended to activate the Dual Channel Memory ...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 want to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. 2.3 Installation of pink slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. You may...
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...components. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be damaged. 5. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 3. otherwise, this motherboard at the same time. 6. Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2...the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. To have the best performance with DDR3 1600 XMP memory modules, it is properly seated. 15 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard 3. For example, install them in the set of green slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1) or in the set of memory modules ...
...components. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be damaged. 5. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 3. otherwise, this motherboard at the same time. 6. Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2...the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. To have the best performance with DDR3 1600 XMP memory modules, it is properly seated. 15 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard 3. For example, install them in the set of green slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1) or in the set of memory modules ...
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... of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 16 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard, please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on the slot. White) is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM...
... of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 16 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard, please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on the slot. White) is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM...
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Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 13) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. English 17 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating ...
Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 13) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. English 17 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating ...
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...If you use a FSB1066-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to below jumper settings. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB3. Please refer to adjust the jumpers. Please...jumper, see p.2 No. 38) Default Note1: If you use a FSB1600-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to below jumper settings. FSB1066 / DDR2 1066 English 18 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard Please refer to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB2.
...If you use a FSB1066-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to below jumper settings. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB3. Please refer to adjust the jumpers. Please...jumper, see p.2 No. 38) Default Note1: If you use a FSB1600-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to below jumper settings. FSB1066 / DDR2 1066 English 18 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard Please refer to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB2.
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...SATAII_5 (Port4): see p.2, No. 23) (SATAII_6 (Port5): see p.2 No. 27) the red-striped side to the instruction of the motherboard! SATAII_5 (Port4) and SATAII_6 (Port5) connectors can be used for the details. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2... No. 10) connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to... SATA data cables for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 19 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English
...SATAII_5 (Port4): see p.2, No. 23) (SATAII_6 (Port5): see p.2 No. 27) the red-striped side to the instruction of the motherboard! SATAII_5 (Port4) and SATAII_6 (Port5) connectors can be used for the details. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2... No. 10) connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to... SATA data cables for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 19 ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard English
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...) (see p.2 No. 22) connect to the power supply (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 29) 20 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 connect SATAII_5 (Port4) or SATAII_6 (Port5) connector and eSATAII ... transfer rate. The current eSATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard You can support two USB 2.0 ports.
...) (see p.2 No. 22) connect to the power supply (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 29) 20 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 connect SATAII_5 (Port4) or SATAII_6 (Port5) connector and eSATAII ... transfer rate. The current eSATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard You can support two USB 2.0 ports.