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939A790GMH User Manual Version 1.0 Published July 2010 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 2
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 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 3
Motherboard Layout 11 1.4 I/O Panel 12 2 . Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Feature and Operation Guide ..... 30 2.13 Driver Installation Guide 32 2.14 Overclocking Technology 36 3 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 4
BIOS Menu Bar 37 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 38 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 43 3.4.1 CPU Screen 57 4 . Software Support 58 4.1 Install Operating System 58 4.2 Support CD Information 58 4.2.1 Running Support CD 58 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 58 4.2.3 Utilities Menu - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 5
design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. Because the - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 6
- Socket 939 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / 64 processors - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Northbridge: AMD 790GX - Southbridge: AMD SB750 - Dual Channel DDR Memory - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 7
- 8Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 8
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 36 for details. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 9
improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings. ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 10
mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 13. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 11
SOCKET 939 RoHS HDMI1 eSATAII_1 Gigabit LAN USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 939A790GMH IDE1 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: SPDIF_01 34 33 32 31 30 29 Bottom: MIC IN Center: Top: LINE IN LAN Super I/O IR1 1 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 CD1 1 PCIE1 AMD 790GX - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 12
Line In (No. 7) (No. 5) (No. 4) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V *** To support AC3 audio format with HDMI Audio under VistaTM, please install the XP HDMI audio driver. The driver is located under the path: ..\Drivers\NB Audio\REALTEK\XP64_XP(R1.68) And - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 13
, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 14
Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The 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 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 15
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 939A790GMH motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) 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) DDR DIMM pair in the - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 16
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 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 17
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 18
motherboard. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub or HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub or HDMI for dual monitor output support: DVI-D + D-Sub or HDMI + D-Sub. 2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 19
is less than the total capability of the system 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. 4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 20
function is 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 for more - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 21
Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD 790GX supported with AMD Phenom CPU. Please visit our website for the future driver . Press to enter BIOS setup. Enter "Advanced" screen, - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 22
used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. * For further information of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for up dates and details. 22 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 23
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 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 24
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 IDE PORT 3) SATAII_5 (PORT 4) These five Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices. The current SATAII - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 25
panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. This is an interface for This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 26
wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. 't need to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 27
to the ground pin. Though 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 plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Pin - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 28
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 website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 29
adopts 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 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 30
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 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 31
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 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 32
functions, please follow below steps. STEP 1: Set up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [RAID]. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 33
configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 34
still need to set up "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® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 35
functions, please follow below steps. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 36
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 from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 37
Memory on the 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 To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 38
Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Fri 07/23/2010] BIOS Version : 939A790GMH P1.00 Processor Type : Dual Core AMD Opteron (tm) Processor 180 (64bit) Processor Speed : 2400MHz Microcode Update : 20F32/4D L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 39
CPU Thermal Throttle Memory Configuration Memory Clock DRAM Voltage [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] x12 2400 MHZ 1.400 V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of Processor - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 40
Multiplier Processor Voltage HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width CPU Thermal Throttle Memory Configuration [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] x12 2400 MHZ 1.400 V [Manual] [x12 2400 MHz] [1.350 V] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 41
DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [2.60V] to [2.95V]. The default value is [Auto]. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing CAS Latency TRAS TRP TRCD TRRD TRC MA Timing Burst Length Bank Interleaving [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 42
Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. Chipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock Override This allows - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 43
in below sections may cause system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 44
Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Memory Hole BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Auto feature of Boot Failure Guard. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 45
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel CD-In OnBoard Lan Primary Graphics Adapter [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory Onboard HDMI disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged motherboard to submit Windows® 7 / VistaTM logo test - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 46
to enable or disable the onboard HDMI HD Audio in AMD 790GX. Surround View This allows you to enable or disable the Surround View feature or Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Away Mode Support Restore on AC / Power Loss - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 47
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. 47 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 48
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 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 49
Installed] to disable the use of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] 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 IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 50
3.4.5 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 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 51
EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ PS/2 Port Type [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Auto] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 52
Parallel Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278]. Parallel Port Mode Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 53
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 - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 54
to monitor 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 OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 55
F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Boot Logo Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num-Lock [Enabled - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 56
option "Full Screen Logo". Configuration options: [Auto], [EUP], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto]. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable system. For the user password, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 57
. Discard Changes When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Discard changes?" Select [OK] to discard all changes. Load BIOS Defaults Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation. Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) This - ASRock 939A790GMH | User Manual - Page 58
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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939A790GMH
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published July 2010
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.