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... respect to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind...that may appear in this manual may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any ...
... respect to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind...that may appear in this manual may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any ...
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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...
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...
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... for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 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 purchasing ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent...
... for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 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 purchasing ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi / X48TurboTwins motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent...
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... your PC in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. CPU Quiet Fan - This motherboard supports native FSB1600/1333/1066/800 MHz. For special overclocking mode, please refer to adjust the jumper settings. Voltage Monitoring:...CPU Vcore OS - Chassis Temperature Sensing - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in advance. Please check the ...
... your PC in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. CPU Quiet Fan - This motherboard supports native FSB1600/1333/1066/800 MHz. For special overclocking mode, please refer to adjust the jumper settings. Voltage Monitoring:...CPU Vcore OS - Chassis Temperature Sensing - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in advance. Please check the ...
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... system limitation, the actual memory size may cause the instability of ASRock OC Tuner. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. It allows you to page 28 for details. 8. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is no such limitation. 7. Frequencies other...and Windows® VistaTM. When you use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDR2 960 if you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function...
... system limitation, the actual memory size may cause the instability of ASRock OC Tuner. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. It allows you to page 28 for details. 8. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is no such limitation. 7. Frequencies other...and Windows® VistaTM. When you use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDR2 960 if you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function...
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...with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2008, all Windows® VistaTM systems are not supported under Windows® 2000. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to submit Windows® VistaTM .... 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. While CPU overheat is recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink ...
...with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2008, all Windows® VistaTM systems are not supported under Windows® 2000. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to submit Windows® VistaTM .... 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. While CPU overheat is recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink ...
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... 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, 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 SPDIF...
... 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, 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 SPDIF...
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... support WiFi+AP function. 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 following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 13 With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you...
... support WiFi+AP function. 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 following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 13 With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you...
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...you uninstall any component. 2. Make sure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install or remove any motherboard settings. 1. Also remember to unplug the power cord before you and damages to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes ...on the carpet or the like. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by the edges and do so may cause ...
...you uninstall any component. 2. Make sure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install or remove any motherboard settings. 1. Also remember to unplug the power cord before you and damages to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes ...on the carpet or the like. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by the edges and do so may cause ...
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... PnP cap. 2. Step 3. Step 4-2. Step 4-3. Step 2-4. Secure load lever with the two alignment keys of the socket. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. While pressing down lightly on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 1. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two...
... PnP cap. 2. Step 3. Step 4-2. Step 4-3. Step 2-4. Secure load lever with the two alignment keys of the socket. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. While pressing down lightly on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 1. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two...
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... the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with thumb to install and lock. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 11, No. 6). Step 2. Rotate the fastener clockwise, ...fasteners. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Repeat with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 3. Step 6. Step 5. Align fasteners with 775-Pin socket that the CPU and the...
... the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with thumb to install and lock. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 11, No. 6). Step 2. Rotate the fastener clockwise, ...fasteners. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Repeat with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 3. Step 6. Step 5. Align fasteners with 775-Pin socket that the CPU and the...
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... refer to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs 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. 2.5 Installation of the same color. This motherboard also allows you have to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots. For dual...
... refer to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs 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. 2.5 Installation of the same color. This motherboard also allows you have to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots. For dual...
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...is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be damaged. 5. If only one memory module on this motherboard, it is installed in DDR3 DIMM slots on each channel. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in DDR2 DIMM slots... on this motherboard at the same time. 6. For example, install them in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), in the set of green slots (DDR3_A1...
...is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be damaged. 5. If only one memory module on this motherboard, it is installed in DDR3 DIMM slots on each channel. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in DDR2 DIMM slots... on this motherboard at the same time. 6. For example, install them in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), in the set of green slots (DDR3_A1...
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... break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 20 Step 3. Step 2. 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.
... break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 20 Step 3. Step 2. 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.
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...the slot. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Fasten the card to use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard, please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on PCIE1 slot. PCIE slots: PCIE1 ... card is used for the card before you want to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card and ASRock PCIE_DE card. Installing an expansion card Step 1. If you start the installation. White) is unplugged. Step 2. PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; ...
...the slot. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Fasten the card to use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard, please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on PCIE1 slot. PCIE slots: PCIE1 ... card is used for the card before you want to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card and ASRock PCIE_DE card. Installing an expansion card Step 1. If you start the installation. White) is unplugged. Step 2. PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; ...
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...same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready cards. 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 the OS you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireTM... Radeon X1950Pro 256MB Catalyst 7.11 MSI RX1600PRO-TD256E Catalyst 7.3 MSI RX1300PRO-TD256E Catalyst 7.3 1. 2.7 CrossFireTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. Currently CrossFireTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with CrossFireTM? This applies to below table for ...
...same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready cards. 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 the OS you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireTM... Radeon X1950Pro 256MB Catalyst 7.11 MSI RX1600PRO-TD256E Catalyst 7.3 MSI RX1300PRO-TD256E Catalyst 7.3 1. 2.7 CrossFireTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. Currently CrossFireTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with CrossFireTM? This applies to below table for ...
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... "Expansion Slots". Step 3. Step 2. Enjoy the benefit of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Install one Radeon graphics card to enable CrossFireTM feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon 2600XT as the example graphics card.
... "Expansion Slots". Step 3. Step 2. Enjoy the benefit of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Install one Radeon graphics card to enable CrossFireTM feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon 2600XT as the example graphics card.
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... will automatically reboot. You can easily enjoy the benefits of ATITM CrossFireTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 2.8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireTM feature. * CrossFireTM appearing here...
... will automatically reboot. You can easily enjoy the benefits of ATITM CrossFireTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 2.8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireTM feature. * CrossFireTM appearing here...
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Please short pin3, pin4 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to below jumper settings. 4_5 FSB3 FSB2 4_5 FSB1 1_2 If you want to overclock the CPU ...you adopt to FSB1333 on this motherboard. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please...
Please short pin3, pin4 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to below jumper settings. 4_5 FSB3 FSB2 4_5 FSB1 1_2 If you want to overclock the CPU ...you adopt to FSB1333 on this motherboard. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please...
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...jumper settings. 4_5 FSB3 FSB2 1_2 FSB1600 / DDR2 1066 FSB1 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 adjust the jumpers. Please refer to below jumper settings. 1_2 FSB3 FSB2 4_5 FSB1 FSB1333 / ...DDR2 1066 1_2 If you use a FSB1333-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to below jumper settings. 2_3 FSB3 FSB2 1_2 FSB1 1_2 FSB1066 / DDR2 1066 28 Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not ...
...jumper settings. 4_5 FSB3 FSB2 1_2 FSB1600 / DDR2 1066 FSB1 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 adjust the jumpers. Please refer to below jumper settings. 1_2 FSB3 FSB2 4_5 FSB1 FSB1333 / ...DDR2 1066 1_2 If you use a FSB1333-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, you need to below jumper settings. 2_3 FSB3 FSB2 1_2 FSB1 1_2 FSB1066 / DDR2 1066 28 Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not ...