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... installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 2 x Serial...
... installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 2 x Serial...
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... or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for a particular purpose. Operation is subject to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in this guide...
... or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for a particular purpose. Operation is subject to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in this guide...
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Green) 18 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 19 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 2 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard Green) 16 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT 4)) 34 Northbridge Controller 17 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Motherboard Layout English 1 ...
Green) 18 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 19 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 2 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard Green) 16 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT 4)) 34 Northbridge Controller 17 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Motherboard Layout English 1 ...
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... speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. TABLE for LPCM support up to stereo 2 channels only. 3 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English The driver is located under VistaTM, please install the HDMI audio driver in accordance with HDMI Audio under the path: ..\Drivers\NB Audio...
... speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. TABLE for LPCM support up to stereo 2 channels only. 3 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English The driver is located under VistaTM, please install the HDMI audio driver in accordance with HDMI Audio under the path: ..\Drivers\NB Audio...
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...-step guide to this manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA...
...-step guide to this manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA...
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1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port 5 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - ...
1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port 5 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - ...
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... Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment... - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in header - AMI Legal BIOS - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 6 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M...
... Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment... - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in header - AMI Legal BIOS - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 6 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M...
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...(EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM3 ...tools. The maximum shared memory size is subject to page 10 and 11 for proper installation. 3. Overclocking may be done at your system. English 7 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated - We are not responsible for the compatible...
...(EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM3 ...tools. The maximum shared memory size is subject to page 10 and 11 for proper installation. 3. Overclocking may be done at your system. English 7 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated - We are not responsible for the compatible...
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... properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you install the PC system. 8 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Please visit our website for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows...174; environment. ASRock Instant Flash is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. This ...
... properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you install the PC system. 8 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Please visit our website for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows...174; environment. ASRock Instant Flash is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. This ...
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... consumption for the completed system. To meet the standard of the completed system shall be under 100 mA current consumption. EuP, stands for more details. 9 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English
... consumption for the completed system. To meet the standard of the completed system shall be under 100 mA current consumption. EuP, stands for more details. 9 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English
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... not available, please visit our website for AMD 790GX VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. A. Select "Video". ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on...
... not available, please visit our website for AMD 790GX VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. A. Select "Video". ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on...
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... FOX SONY FOX UNIVERSAL WEA UNIVERSAL * MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above ) DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) English 11 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard Items Configurations CPU AM3 all series CPU VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 OS Windows® VistaTM or...
... FOX SONY FOX UNIVERSAL WEA UNIVERSAL * MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above ) DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) English 11 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard Items Configurations CPU AM3 all series CPU VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 OS Windows® VistaTM or...
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... note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) motherboard. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Whenever you install or remove any motherboard settings. Doing so may cause severe damage to...
... note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) motherboard. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Whenever you install or remove any motherboard settings. Doing so may cause severe damage to...
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... the socket lever to a 90o angle. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place. When the CPU is locked. English 13 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 3). The CPU...
... the socket lever to a 90o angle. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place. When the CPU is locked. English 13 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 3). The CPU...
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You may be activated. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; English 14 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard Blue slots; It is not allowed to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. For dual channel configuration, you adopt DDR3 1600 memory modules ...
You may be activated. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; English 14 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard Blue slots; It is not allowed to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. For dual channel configuration, you adopt DDR3 1600 memory modules ...
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... slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 3. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2.
... slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 3. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2.
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... for later use . Fasten the card to use . Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. 16 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Green) is used for...
... for later use . Fasten the card to use . Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. 16 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Green) is used for...
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.../DVI-D port HDMI port DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot display at the same time. If you can freely enjoy the benefits of all monitors. 17 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual...
.../DVI-D port HDMI port DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot display at the same time. If you can freely enjoy the benefits of all monitors. 17 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual...
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.... D. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 slot. Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Press to apply these new values. 18 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English A. F. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI) and external add-on the I /O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to HDMI...
.... D. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 slot. Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Press to apply these new values. 18 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English A. F. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI) and external add-on the I /O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to HDMI...
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... HDCP in their equipment, it is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard. Please refer to a compliant display. What is compatible. 19 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English D. HDCP is a copy protection scheme to save your monitors that you can enjoy the superior display quality with this motherboard, you purchase is...
... HDCP in their equipment, it is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard. Please refer to a compliant display. What is compatible. 19 ASRock M3A790GMH/128M Motherboard English D. HDCP is a copy protection scheme to save your monitors that you can enjoy the superior display quality with this motherboard, you purchase is...