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... ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Quick Installation Guide ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
... ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Quick Installation Guide ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
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...® 4 / Celeron® D, supporting Quad Core Kentsfield processors - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - VIA® PHY VT6103 - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4) -... shared memory 256MB - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Basic Level HD Audio (ALC883 Audio Codec) - VIA® Chrome9 HC - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central Bass/ Line in , 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm - Northbridge: VIA® P4M900 - Support DDR400/333/266 - ASRock...
...® 4 / Celeron® D, supporting Quad Core Kentsfield processors - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - VIA® PHY VT6103 - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4) -... shared memory 256MB - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Basic Level HD Audio (ALC883 Audio Codec) - VIA® Chrome9 HC - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central Bass/ Line in , 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm - Northbridge: VIA® P4M900 - Support DDR400/333/266 - ASRock...
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...) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Fan Tachometer - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 7) - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
...) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Fan Tachometer - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 7) - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
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...motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. As long as we have the latest driver, we will update it is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. While CPU overheat is not recommended to our website in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com... 8 CAUTION! 1. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of "Hyper Threading ...
...motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. As long as we have the latest driver, we will update it is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. While CPU overheat is not recommended to our website in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com... 8 CAUTION! 1. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of "Hyper Threading ...
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... with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 2-4. Step 4-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Step 2-3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand... index finger and thumb to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. For proper inserting, please ensure to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with load plate tab under retention tab...
... with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 2-4. Step 4-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Step 2-3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand... index finger and thumb to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. For proper inserting, please ensure to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with load plate tab under retention tab...
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2.4 Installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Below is equipped with 775-Pin socket that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on the motherboard. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of heatsink and cooling fan...securely fastened and in good contact with each other components. 15 If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Step 4. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Connect fan ...
2.4 Installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Below is equipped with 775-Pin socket that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on the motherboard. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of heatsink and cooling fan...securely fastened and in good contact with each other components. 15 If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Step 4. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Connect fan ...
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.... Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 (see p.10, No. 4) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED Please connect the chassis fan cable... Configuration. Click the icon on this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. E. Though this header. 2. Connect...
.... Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 (see p.10, No. 4) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED Please connect the chassis fan cable... Configuration. Click the icon on this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. E. Though this header. 2. Connect...
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...XP / Windows® XP 64-bit / Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on SATA HDDs,please set "CPU Host Frequency" option of the document in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2. Please refer to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit..., Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you the actual CPU host frequency in...
...XP / Windows® XP 64-bit / Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on SATA HDDs,please set "CPU Host Frequency" option of the document in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2. Please refer to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit..., Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you the actual CPU host frequency in...
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...Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 03/12/2007] BIOS Version : 4CoreDX90-VSTA BIOS P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) CPU 3.40 GHz (64bit supported) Processor Speed : 3400MHz Microcode Update : F65/7 Cache Size : 4096KB Total Memory DRD 1 DDR 2...To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. 31 Use [+] or...
...Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 03/12/2007] BIOS Version : 4CoreDX90-VSTA BIOS P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) CPU 3.40 GHz (64bit supported) Processor Speed : 3400MHz Microcode Update : F65/7 Cache Size : 4096KB Total Memory DRD 1 DDR 2...To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. 31 Use [+] or...
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... utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to execute code. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. This option will find this item appear to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. ... of the system caches. This should be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from being used by Vanderpool Technology. An IA-32 processor with disable...
... utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to execute code. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. This option will find this item appear to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. ... of the system caches. This should be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from being used by Vanderpool Technology. An IA-32 processor with disable...
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Windows® XP. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Processor can switch between multiple frequency and ... and want to system stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. If you need to set this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to enable this function, please set this function. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]..... Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech..
Windows® XP. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Processor can switch between multiple frequency and ... and want to system stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. If you need to set this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to enable this function, please set this function. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]..... Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech..
Quick Installation Guide
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... well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. More detailed information of this manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in Floppy Drive...
... well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. More detailed information of this manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in Floppy Drive...
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.../100 Ethernet - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA Port - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - FSB 1066/800/533 MHz - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) English 5 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard HD Audio Jack...
.../100 Ethernet - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA Port - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - FSB 1066/800/533 MHz - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) English 5 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard HD Audio Jack...
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... and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - English 6 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 6) - 4Mb AMI...
... and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - English 6 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 6) - 4Mb AMI...
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...you install the PC system. 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and... 8-channel modes. Power Management for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 33 of the system or damage the CPU. 4. This motherboard supports...
...you install the PC system. 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and... 8-channel modes. Power Management for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 33 of the system or damage the CPU. 4. This motherboard supports...
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... approximately 135 degrees. Rotate the load lever to assist in removal. 10 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard Step 2. Step 3. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Rotate the load plate to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with black lines. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand...
... approximately 135 degrees. Rotate the load lever to assist in removal. 10 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard Step 2. Step 3. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Rotate the load plate to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with black lines. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand...
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...see p.2, No. 14) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 17 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English E. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2, No. 16) Please connect the chassis speaker to the ground pin. 2....Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2, No. 27) Please connect the CPU fan 4 cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you use...
...see p.2, No. 14) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 17 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English E. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2, No. 16) Please connect the chassis speaker to the ground pin. 2....Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2, No. 27) Please connect the CPU fan 4 cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you use...
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... you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 22 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. You may set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide part of the document in Windows® environment, please install SATA drivers from the Support CD again so that FSB can start... to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit / Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on SATA HDDs,please set "CPU Host Frequency" option of BIOS ...
... you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 22 ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard English STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. You may set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide part of the document in Windows® environment, please install SATA drivers from the Support CD again so that FSB can start... to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit / Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on SATA HDDs,please set "CPU Host Frequency" option of BIOS ...