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ASRock

A790GX/128M

Motherboard

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2.12.2 Installing Windows

Vista

/ Vista

64-bit Without

RAID F

RAID Functions

unctions

If you want to install Windows

Vista

or Windows

Vista

64-bit on your SATA /

SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced screen

IDE Configuration.

Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows

Vista

/ Vista

64-bit OS on your system.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced screen

IDE Configuration.

Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.

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

Vista

/ Vista

64-bit.)

During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and

then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM

as the boot device.

When you see the message on the screen, “Generate Serial ATA driver

diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.

Then you will see these messages,

Please insert a blank

formatted diskette into floppy

drive A:

press any key to start

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press any key.

The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII

drivers into the floppy diskette.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced screen

IDE Configuration.

Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows

XP / Windows

XP 64-bit OS on your system.

Summary of Contents for A790GX-128M

Page 1: ...pressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of data interruption of business and the like even if ASRock ...

Page 2: ...l Channel B DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Orange 28 Floppy Connector FLOPPY1 8 ATX Power Connector ATXPWR1 29 Serial Port Connector COM1 9 Primary IDE Connector IDE1 Blue 30 Front Panel Audio Header 10 North Bridge Fan Connector NB_FAN1 HD_AUDIO1 Lime 11 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 31 Internal Audio Connector CD1 Black 12 PCI Express x1 Slot PCIE3 Green 32 HDMI_SPDIF Header 13 Southbridge Controller HDMI_SPDIF1 ...

Page 3: ...6 V V V 8 V V V V LAN Port ACT LINK LED SPEED LED There are two LED next to the LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN Port LED Indications Activity Link LED SPEEDLED Status Description Status Description Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection 1 PS 2 Mouse Port Green 8 Front Speaker Lime 2...

Page 4: ...XP 64 bit OS Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon and click Speaker Then you are allowed to select 2 Channel 4 Channel 6 Channel or 8 Channel Click Power to save your change For Windows VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit OS Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon and click Advanced Options on the left side on the bottom In Advanced Options screen select Independent Headphone and click OK to save your change If you...

Page 5: ...nge without notice In case any modifications of this manual occur the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well ASRock website http www asrock com If you require technical support related to this motherboard please visit our website for specific information about the model you are usi...

Page 6: ...set Northbridge AMD790GX Southbridge AMD SB750 Memory Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology see CAUTION 2 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots SupportDDR21066 800 667 533non ECC un bufferedmemory see CAUTION 3 Max capacity of system memory 16GB see CAUTION 4 Expansion Slot 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slots green x16 mode orange x4 mode 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Hybrid Cros...

Page 7: ... 1 x Floppy connector 1 x IR header 1 x COM port header 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header CPU Chassis NB Power FAN connector 24 pin ATX power connector 8 pin 12V power connector CD in header Front panel audio connector 3 x USB 2 0 headers support 6 USB 2 0 ports see CAUTION 9 BIOS Feature 8Mb AMI BIOS AMI Legal BIOS Supports Plug and Play ACPI 1 1 Compliance Wake Up Events Supports jumperfree SMBIOS 2 3 1 Sup...

Page 8: ... to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules ASRock website http www asrock com 4 Due to the operating system limitation the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows XP and Windows VistaTM For Windows XP 64 bit and Windows VistaTM 64 bit with 64 bit CPU there is no such limitation 5 The maximum shared memory size is ...

Page 9: ... idle In other words it is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance To use Intelligent Energy Saver function please enable Cool n Quiet option in the BIOS setup in advance Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver ASRock website http www asrock com 12 Although this motherboard offers step...

Page 10: ...ith DVI D port Memory Dual Channel DDR2 533 1GB x 2 Suggested OS Windows VistaTM or Windows VistaTM 64 If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7 3 we suggest to disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program please follow below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function A Right click the mai...

Page 11: ... DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG 2 SONY THE LAST STAND MPEG 4 AVC FOX CASINO ROYALE MPEG 4 AVC SONY THE LEAGUE OF MPEG 4 AVC FOX EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN HD KING KONG VC 1 UNIVERSAL DVD NEW ORLEANS CONCERT MPEG 2 WEA THE INTERPRETER MPEG 4 AVC UNIVERSAL MPEG 4 AVC mentioned above refers to the same format of H 264 Above passed films are tested under below configuration Items Configurations CPU AMD Se...

Page 12: ...ny component ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard 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 ...

Page 13: ...2 2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 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 also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve he...

Page 14: ...nel Memory Configuration Table below Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Yellow Slot Yellow Slot Orange Slot Orange Slot 1 Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated 3 Populated Populated Populated Populated For the configuration 3 please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four slots 1 If you want to install two memory modules for optimal compatibil ity and reliabili...

Page 15: ...ng the retaining clips outward Step 2 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot 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 clips at both ends fully snap back in pla...

Page 16: ...s such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card 1 If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard please install it on PCIE1 slot Green 2 For the information of the compatible CrossFireXTM Mode PCI Express VGA cards and CrossFireXTM setup procedures please refer to CrossFireXTM Operation Guide on page 20 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an exp...

Page 17: ...rt 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature With the internal dual VGA output support DVI D and D Sub you can easily enjoy the benefits of...

Page 18: ...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 driver to your system If you have installed the drivers already there is no need to install them again 5 Set up a multi monitor display For Windows XP XP 64 bit...

Page 19: ...ication is designed to protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players satellite and cable HDTV set top boxes as well as few entertain ment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you pu...

Page 20: ...erating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3Dapplication Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates For Windows XP Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI Radeo...

Page 21: ...f CrossFireX Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM TM TM TM TM Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireXTM feature For other CrossFireXTM cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future please refer to ATIXTM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide Step 1 Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE1 slot For the proper installation procedure...

Page 22: ...our system there is no need to download it again http www microsoft com windowsxp sp2 default mspx B You must have Microsoft NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center Please check Microsoft website for details For Windows VistaTM OS Install the CATALYST Control Center Please check AMD website for details Step 8 Restart your computer Step 9 Install the ...

Page 23: ...you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM feature Step 11 You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM feature CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc and is used only 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...

Page 24: ...ction Expansion Slots Step 2 Connect the monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE1 slot Step 3 Boot your system Press F2 to enter BIOS setup Enter Advanced screen and enter Chipset Settings Then set the option Surround View to Enabled Step 4 Boot into OS Please remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system Step 5 Install th...

Page 25: ...ut intent to infringe For further information of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM technology please check AMD website for up dates and details Step 7 Double click ATI Catalyst Control Center Click View click CrossFireTM and then select the option Enable CrossFireTM View CrossFireTM Enable CrossFireTM Step 8 Click Yes to continue Step 9 Click OK to save your change Step 10 Reboot your system Then you can ...

Page 26: ...wake up events Note To select 5VSB it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 see p 2 No 11 Note CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password date time and system setup parameters To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and...

Page 27: ...e details Serial ATAII Connectors These six Serial ATAII SATAII SATAII_1 see p 2 No 16 connectors support SATAII SATAII_2 see p 2 No 20 or SATA hard disk for internal SATAII_3 see p 2 No 17 storage devices The current SATAII_4 see p 2 No 18 SATAII interface allows up to 3 0 SATAII_5 see p 2 No 14 Gb s data transfer rate SATAII_6 see p 2 No 15 connect the black end to the IDE devices connect the bl...

Page 28: ...here are see p 2 No 26 three USB 2 0 headers on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two USB 2 0 ports 9 pin USB8_9 see p 2 No 23 9 pin USB6_7 see p 2 No 24 Infrared Module Header This header supports an 5 pin IR1 optional wireless transmitting see p 2 No 27 and receiving infrared module 1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to...

Page 29: ...allation Pin 1 3 Connected System Panel Header This header accommodates 9 pin PANEL1 several system front panel see p 2 No 19 functions Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis 4 pin SPEAKER 1 speaker to this header see p 2 No 21 4 3 2 1 D MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only You don t need to connect them for AC 97 audio panel E Enter BIOS Setup Utility Enter Advanced Settings...

Page 30: ...power supply to this connector see p 2 No 2 HDMI_SPDIFHeader HDMI_SPDIF header providing 3 pin HDMI_SPDIF1 SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA see p 2 No 32 card allows the system to con nect HDMI Digital TV projector LCD devices Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power 24 pin ATXPWR1 supply to this connector see p 2 No 8 12...

Page 31: ...nctions unctions unctions If you want to install Windows XP XP 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit on your SATA SATAII HDDs with RAID functions please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures RAID Installation Guide 2 12 2 12 2 12 2 12 2 12 Installing Windows Installing Windows Installing Windows Installing Windows Installing Windows XP XP 64 bit Vista XP XP ...

Page 32: ...r BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration B Set the SATA Operation Mode option to AHCI 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 VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit B During POST at the beginning of system boot up press F11 ke...

Page 33: ...VistaTM 64 bit OS After that please insert Windows VistaTM Windows VistaTM 64 bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation 2 13 2 13 2 13 2 13 2 13 Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking Technology echnology echnology echnology echnology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology which ...

Page 34: ...s For the detailed information about BIOS Setup please refer to the User Manual PDF file contained in the Support CD 4 Sof 4 Sof 4 Sof 4 Sof 4 Software Suppor tware Suppor tware Suppor tware Suppor tware Support CD information t CD information t CD information t CD information t CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems XP XP Media Center XP 64 bit VistaT...

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