Asrock a790gx 128m User Manuals

Table of Contents

• 1 . Introduction

  5
• Package Contents

  5
• Specifications

  6
• HD-DVD Playback Support

  10
• Motherboard Layout

  12
• I/O Panel

  13
• 2 . Installation

  15
• Pre-installation Precautions

  15
• 2.1 CPU Installation

  16
• 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

  16
• 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

  17
• 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

  19
• 2.5 Multi Monitor and Surround Display Features

  20
• 2.6 ATITM CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

  23
• ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

  27
• Jumpers Setup

  29
• Onboard Headers and Connectors

  30
• HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

  35
• SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide

  36
• Installation

  37
• Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs

  37
• SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide

  38
• Driver Installation Guide

  40
• With RAID Functions

  40
• Functions

  40
• Functions

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• Without RAID Functions

  42
• Functions

  42
• Functions

  43
• Untied Overclocking Technology

  43
• ETUP UTILITY

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• Introduction

  44
• 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

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• 3.1.2 Navigation Keys

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• Main Screen

  45
• Smart Screen

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• Advanced Screen

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• 3.4.1 CPU Configuration

  47
• 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration

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• 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration

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• 3.4.4 IDE Configuration

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• 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration

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• 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration

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• 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration

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• 3.4.8 USB Configuration

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• Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

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• Boot Screen

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• 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration

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• Security Screen

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• Exit Screen

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• 4 . Software Support

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• Install Operating System

  64
• Support CD Information

  64
• 4.2.1 Running Support CD

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• 4.2.2 Drivers Menu

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• 4.2.3 Utilities Menu

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• 4.2.4 Contact Information

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