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  • ASRock M3A790GXH/128M | User Manual - Page 1
    M3A790GXH/128M User Manual Version 1.1 Published July 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
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    purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate
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    -DVD Playback Support 12 1.6 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 13 1.7 Motherboard Layout 14 Guide ....... 47 2.16 Driver Installation Guide 49 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64
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    64-bit Without RAID Functions 52 2.19 DTS Operation Guide 53 2.20 Untied Overclocking Technology 55 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 56 3.1 Introduction 56 3.1.1 BIOS . Software Support 80 4.1 Install Operating System 80 4.2 Support CD Information 80 4.2.1 Running Support CD 80 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 80
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    about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A790GXH/128M Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A790GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A790GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE
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    ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Support for Socket AM3 in 128MB DDR3 1333(OC)/1200MHz SidePort Memory - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Supports HDCP function - Supports
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    LAN Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Wake-On-LAN I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x eSATAII Port - 6 x Ready-
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    sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 18 for proper installation. 3. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the
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    lab test. 8. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound format. To enable DTS function, you need to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. Please refer to "DTS Operation Guide" on page 53 for details. 9. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both
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    BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply
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    512MD5-H Chipset Name RADEON 4850 RADEON 4870 Driver Catalyst 8.12 + Hotfix Catalyst 8.12 + Hotfix * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 11
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    playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. If you install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for AMD 790GX VGA driver update in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 12
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    BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab Test DVD Film Name Format Type Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 DVD tested under below configuration. 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 Windows® VistaTM 64
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    Top: RJ-45 CPU_FAN1 Sideport memory 128MB SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: CTR BASS MIC IN AMD Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: 790GX NB_FAN1 41 PWR_FAN1 Chipset PCIE1 LAN PHY 40 M3A790GXH/128M 39 PCIE2 IDE1 CrossFireX Hybrid CrossFire 38 37 36 35 34
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    V V 8 V V V V *** To support AC3 or DTS audio format with HDMI Audio under VistaTM, please install the HDMI audio driver in XP support CD AAX790H-10. The driver is located under the path: ..\Drivers\NB Audio\REALTEK\XP64_XP(R1.68) And note for LPCM support up to stereo 2 channels only. 15
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    2. Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you
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    Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 17
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    of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of
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    matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining
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    slots on this motherboard. PCI Slots: support CrossFireXTM function. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way CrossFireXTM function. PCIE1 slot (x1 this motherboard, please install it on PCIE2 slot
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    bandwidth. 3. In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on the installation. Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Step 3. Remove the bracket facing
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    your system boots. If you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your computer. Then you can start to use dual monitor function on this motherboard. 1. DVI-D and HDMI ports cannot function at the same time. When one
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    memory. If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of "Share Memory", [Auto], will disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard. 5. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. If you have installed
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    / VistaTM 64-bit OS: supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to below instruction
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    has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. Step 1. There is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this motherboard. This card served as a switch between the default mode (x16) and CrossFireXTM mode (x8
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    Step 2. To change it to CrossFireXTM mode, you need to reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. Please simultaneously pull open both the retention arms that hold the card in position. The card itself will spring away from
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    (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.) CrossFireTM Bridge Step 8. Connect to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.) Step 9. Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to SLI/XFIRE power connector. 27
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    Step 2. Follow step 1 to 4 on page 25 and 26 to reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE2 slot. For the proper the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.) 28
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    adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.) Step 7. Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to SLI/XFIRE power connector. 29
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    utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Install the required drivers to your system. For Windows® XP OS: A. ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed
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    for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. * For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 31
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    3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on an AMD 790GX integrated chipset, all operating in a Windows® VistaTM environment. Please refer to below PCI Express graphics card support list for ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM. For the future update of more compatible PCI Express graphics
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    Step 8. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Click "View", click "CrossFireTM", and then select the option "Enable CrossFireTM". View CrossFireTM Enable CrossFireTM Step 9. Click "Yes" to continue. Step 10. Click "OK" to save your change. Step 11. Reboot your system. Then you can freely
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    short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action
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    to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of your p.14, No. 23) SATAII_6 These six Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal SATAII_1 SATAII_2 storage devices. The
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    supply. Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This connector allows you to receive stereo audio
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    supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual 97 audio panel. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced the front mic. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as
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    (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24
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    one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this motherboard. This IEEE 1394 header can support one IEEE 1394 port. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please
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    ) C B A Please connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. A. black end +5V SPDIFOUT GND blue black B. white end (2-pin) SPDIFOUT GND blue
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    refer to page 39. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card. Step 3. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to
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    guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below instruction 's website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your
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    eSATAII Interface Introduction What is eSATAII? This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. . 2. If you set "SATA Operation Mode" option in BIOS setup to IDE mode, Hot Plug function is not supported with eSATAII devices. If you still want to use eSATAII function
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    How to install eSATAII? SATAII_6 eSATAII_TOP 1. In order to enable the eSATAII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect the orange SATAII connector (SATAII_6; see p.14 No.23) and the eSATAII connector (eSATAII_TOP; see p.14 No.42) with a SATA data cable first. Connect the Connect the SATA
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    Comparison between eSATAII and other devices IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 SATA eSATAII/SATAII 400Mb/s 480Mb/s 1.5Gb/s (1500Mb/s) 3.0Gb/s (3000Mb/s) 45
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    AMD SB750 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD) functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA
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    is installed into system properly. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is available on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash or
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    cable to (White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable. the motherboard's SATAII connector. SATA power cable 1x4-pin power connector (White) Step attention, before you process the Hot Unplug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA
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    to [RAID]. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system. (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.) B. During POST at the beginning of
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    the left on the bottom to load the AMD RAID drivers. AMD RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.) .. \ I386 (For Windows® VistaTM OS) .. \ AMD64 (For
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    "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide NOTE2. Currently, if you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and there
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    the left on the bottom to load the AMD AHCI drivers. AMD AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.) .. \ I386 (For Windows® VistaTM OS) .. \ AMD64 (For
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    2.19 DTS Operation Guide DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround dramatically improves content. Please follow below steps to enable DTS function: 1. Install the drivers to your system from ASRock support CD. 2. Reboot your system. 3. You will find the icon (Realtek HD
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    Music Mode Cinema Mode Music Mode The music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, which preserves the integrity of the stereo mix while augmenting it with a center channel to anchor the image, and deriving enough surround content to yield a spacious, three-dimensional listening
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    20 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection
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    motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS on. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions
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    Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 02/02/2009] BIOS Version : M3A790GXH/128M P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Engineering Sample (64bit) Processor Speed : 2500MHz Microcode Update : 100F41/1000086 L1 Cache Size : 512KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB L3 Cache Size : 6144KB
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    Defaults Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) Load Performance Setup AHCI Mode Load Performance Setup RAID Mode Load Power Saving Setup Default BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item
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    the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/ 12 file system. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Select the proper BIOS file to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update process completes. 59
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    section may cause the system to malfunction. 3.4.1CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency ( multiplier and voltage will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. If Manual, multiplier and voltage will be set based on User Selection in Setup.
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    processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However,
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency x5.0 1000 MHz] If AUTO, multiplier and voltage will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. If Manual, multiplier and voltage will be set based on User Selection in Setup. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen
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    3.4.2 Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Configuration Memory Clock Memory can set one of the standard values as listed: [400 MHz (DDR3 800)], [533 MHz (DDR3 1066)], [667 MHz (DDR3 1333)] and [800MHz (DDR3 1600)]. Memory Controller Mode It allows you to adjust the memory
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    ]. The default value is [Auto]. MA Timing Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [1T]. The default value is [Auto]. 64
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    CHA Addr/Cmd Fine Delay Use this to adjust values for CHA Addr/Cmd Fine Delay feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA Addr/Cmd Setup Time Use this to adjust values for CHA Addr/Cmd Setup Time feature. Configuration options: [Auto
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    CHA DATA Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHA DATA Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA DQS Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHA DQS Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan Onboard IEEE 1394 Primary Graphics Adapter [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory SidePort Clock Speed Onboard HDMI [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] and [512MB]. This
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    ]. This option only appears when you set "Internal Graphics Mode" to [SIDEPORT] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. Onboard HDMI HD Audio This allows you to enable or disable the onboard HDMI HD Audio in AMD 790GX. Onboard GPU Clock Override This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard GPU Clock Override feature
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    12.5%], [25%], [37.5%], [50%], [62.5%], [75%] and [87.5%]. The default value is [Auto]. 3.4.4 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Check Ready Bit Away Mode Support Restore on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS / 2 Keyboard Power On RTC
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    item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 70
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    configuration for the device that you specify. We will use the "IDE1 Master" as the example in the following instruction, which can be applied to the configurations of "IDE1 Slave" as well. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA
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    to automatically detect the hard disk drive. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format the new this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to
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    3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency
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    3.4.7 Floppy Configuration In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration Floppy A [1.44 MB 312"] Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help
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    Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support. Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for
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    the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature
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    this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Boot Settings Boot Settings Configuration Configure Settings during System Boot. 1st Boot Device
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    "Full Screen Logo". Configuration options: [Auto], [PCIE2.0 Revolution], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto]. Currently, the option [Auto] is set to system. For the user password, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security
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    and exit setup?" Select [OK] to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it message, "Discard changes and exit setup?" Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes. Discard Changes When you select this option
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    install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to
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M3A790GXH/128M
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published July 2009
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