ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard Review

Packaging and Accessories


Staying consistent with the ASRock standard colourful, eye-catching box, the X48TurboTwins-WiFi is based on the same design as the previously released Penryn1600SLIX3-Wifi. The boxes of the two boards are virtually identical, with a contemporary black design, bold yellow text, and many feature description images - a nice contrast. The marketing aspect is focused mainly on the Wifi capabilities with the Wifi module as the main point of focus on the front. The rear side of the box has a similar focus and explains the uses and advantages of the Wifi capabilities and highlights a few other features in a smaller yellow text box.


Looking inside, the accessories are packed similar to most motherboards, all individually packaged in plastic, resting on a cardboard divider on top on the board. The motherboard is wrapped in the standard anti-static bag to avoid damage to components from static charges. Beneath the board there is a thick foam sheet to prevent shipping damage.


Here we have all the accessories that come with this board and it seems that ASRock hasn't left much out at all. The colors of the cables mesh quite nicely with the general color scheme of the board. While the inclusion of four SATA cables is great, one or two will have to be used to run to the SATA connector at the back-end of the board if you wish to use the eSATA I/O port.


As the X48TurboTwins-WiFi is a Wifi board, a wireless LAN module is also included with the accessories. This 802.11g WiFi module is a reasonable size, about 9 centimeters in height, and the cord is about 1 meter long which allows the user to position the module in a convenient location. Double-sided tape (included) can be used to secure the module in place. Accompanying the LAN module is a Wifi bracket which is used to provide an output to run the LAN module through. The bracket includes a smaller hole so the user can see the LAN activity light if needed.

Specific package contents and motherboard accessories include:

Package Contents
- ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
- ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Quick Installation Guide
- ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi Support CD
- ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide

Motherboard Accessories
- 1 x ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module
- 1 x Antenna
- 1 x WiFi Bracket
- Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
- Floppy/ATA 133 Cables
- 4 x SATA Data Cables (Optional)
- 1 x SATA 1 to 1 Power Cable (Optional)
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)