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G43Twins-FullHD
User Manual
Version 1.2
Published September 2008
Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be regis- tered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identif
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Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... 5 5 5 5 5 1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 5 1.2 Specifications .....
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3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 38 3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 38 3.3 Smart Screen ................................................................ 39 3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 40 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 42 3.4.3 ACPI
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock G43Twins-FullHD motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de- livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit- ment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardware
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1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm - Solid Capacitor for CPU power ® TM TM TM CPU - LGA 775 for Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad / Core ® ® ® 2 Duo / Pentium Dual Core / Celeron Dual Core / Celeron , supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports FSB1333/1066/800 MHz - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) - S
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Rear Panel I/O ASRock GLAN_8CH I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9) Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - CPU/Chassis FAN
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- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore ® ® TM OS - Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista / TM Vista 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 16) Certifications - 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 the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third- party overclocking tools. Overclocking
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8. Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is supported only when you install ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card. Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to page11 for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in our lab test. 9. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4- channel, 6-channel,
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1.3 1.3 Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware Requirement T equirement Table for able for 1.3 1.3 1.3 Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware Requirement T equirement T equirement Table for able for able for ® ® ® ® ® TM TM TM TM TM Windows Windows Vista Vista Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Windows Windows Windows Vista Vista Vista Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchas
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1.4 1.4 Minimum Hardware Requirement for Full HD 1080p Minimum Hardware Requirement for Full HD 1080p 1.4 1.4 1.4 Minimum Hardware Requirement for Full HD 1080p Minimum Hardware Requirement for Full HD 1080p Minimum Hardware Requirement for Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback suppo
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ATXPWR1 Top: Top: SIDE SPK LINE IN PS2 Center: Center: Mouse REAR SPK FRONT PS2 VGA1 Bottom: Bottom: Keyboard CTR BASS MIC IN Super I/O 1 1 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1 3 4 2 5 24.4cm (9.6 in) PS2_USB_PWR1 34 6 33 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 32 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 1 FSB1 IDE1 USB 2.0 7 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 1 FSB3 1 FSB2 31 Intel G43 30 Chipset LAN PHY PCIE1 1 8 29 CMOS CLRCMOS1 Battery 9 CHA_FAN1 28 PCI
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1.7 1.7 ASRock GLAN_8CH I/O ASRock GLAN_8CH I/O 1.7 1.7 1.7 ASRock GLAN_8CH I/O ASRock GLAN_8CH I/O ASRock GLAN_8CH I/O 1 2 3 6 7 4 5 8 13 12 11 10 9 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 8 Microphone (Pink) 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 VGA Port 6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * 7 Front Speaker (Lime) * If you use 2-channe
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1.8 1.8 ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card Specifications ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card Specifications 1.8 1.8 1.8 ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card Specifications ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card Specifications ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card Specifications DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard put forth by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). It defines a new license-free, royalty-free, state-of-the- art digital audio/video interconnect, and it is intended to be used primarily between a c
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Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw
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black line black line 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. Step 1.
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For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while
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2.4 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 2.4 2.4 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heats
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2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 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-t
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Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing 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. 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 for
