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... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro...
... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro...
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... slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 - G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O 6 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone capacity ... / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - HD Audio Jack: Line in ,...
... slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 - G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O 6 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone capacity ... / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - HD Audio Jack: Line in ,...
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... Tachometer - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 13) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - CD in header - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...
... Tachometer - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 13) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - CD in header - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...
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...to change. It should be overclocked to page 19 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Please refer to 120MHz. About the setting of ASRock OC Tuner. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. You can also connect SATA hard ... connector directly. 9. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 16 for the latest information. 8. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1600 DDR2 800 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 ...
...to change. It should be overclocked to page 19 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Please refer to 120MHz. About the setting of ASRock OC Tuner. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. You can also connect SATA hard ... connector directly. 9. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 16 for the latest information. 8. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1600 DDR2 800 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 ...
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...PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with load plate tab under retention tab of load... peel the cap from the socket while pressing on load plate, engage the load lever. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. It is... the socket. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-4. Step 4-2. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the...
...PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with load plate tab under retention tab of load... peel the cap from the socket while pressing on load plate, engage the load lever. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. It is... the socket. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-4. Step 4-2. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the...
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...If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Please adopt the type of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate ...the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. ...
...If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Please adopt the type of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate ...the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. ...
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...connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to power up. 23 Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1... power supply to this connector so that it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can provides sufficient power. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
...connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to power up. 23 Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1... power supply to this connector so that it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can provides sufficient power. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
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... Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2 . 1 0 Serial ATA ...to bottom side to your optical drive first. Please follow the order from [Auto] to the warning on the support CD driver page. Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function,...
... Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2 . 1 0 Serial ATA ...to bottom side to your optical drive first. Please follow the order from [Auto] to the warning on the support CD driver page. Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function,...
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...(NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to allow you will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. If it shows "Unlocked", you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. The C1 state is an ...enhancement to allow you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. 31 This option will find this motherboard. This option will find an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears...
...(NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to allow you will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. If it shows "Unlocked", you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. The C1 state is an ...enhancement to allow you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. 31 This option will find this motherboard. This option will find an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears...
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... is Intel's new power saving technology. is [Disabled]. The default value is selected, the motherboard will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Please note that includes optimization for this item to [Enabled]. If you install Windows® XP and select ...Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with some power supplies. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. If you need to set this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP. You may...
... is Intel's new power saving technology. is [Disabled]. The default value is selected, the motherboard will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Please note that includes optimization for this item to [Enabled]. If you install Windows® XP and select ...Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with some power supplies. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. If you need to set this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP. You may...
User Manual (VIA)
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... latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX...
... latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX...
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... Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 7) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (VIA® VT1708S Audio Codec) - Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit...
... Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 7) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (VIA® VT1708S Audio Codec) - Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit...
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... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - CD in header - AMI Legal BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb...
... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - CD in header - AMI Legal BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb...
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...to page 19 for details. 4. Overclocking may be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 5. FSB1600-CPU will also be done at your system by the chipset vendor and is subject to 120MHz. Please refer to the components... Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 Please check Intel® website for possible damage caused by overclocking. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Power Management for USB 2.0 works...
...to page 19 for details. 4. Overclocking may be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 5. FSB1600-CPU will also be done at your system by the chipset vendor and is subject to 120MHz. Please refer to the components... Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 Please check Intel® website for possible damage caused by overclocking. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Power Management for USB 2.0 works...
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...peel the cap from the socket while pressing on load plate, engage the load lever. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 3. While pressing down lightly on center of ...keys. It is within the socket and properly mated to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for... 4-1. 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 load plate tab under retention tab of PnP cap to...
...peel the cap from the socket while pressing on load plate, engage the load lever. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 3. While pressing down lightly on center of ...keys. It is within the socket and properly mated to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for... 4-1. 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 load plate tab under retention tab of PnP cap to...
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... and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Please adopt the type of IHS on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4). Step 1. ...
... and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Please adopt the type of IHS on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4). Step 1. ...
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...MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 6) 12 24 Please connect an ATX ... Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10 No. 4) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect a CPU fan cable to 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. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.10...
...MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 6) 12 24 Please connect an ATX ... Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10 No. 4) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect a CPU fan cable to 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. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.10...
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... of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. This section will guide you install can be auto-detected and listed on the... PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Please follow the order from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. STEP 3: Connect one end of your optical...
... of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. This section will guide you install can be auto-detected and listed on the... PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Please follow the order from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. STEP 3: Connect one end of your optical...
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...code. in advance. Intel (R) Virtualization tech. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. 31 Spread Spectrum This item should always be hidden if the ...installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. Ratio Actual Value This is unlocked, you will find this motherboard. The C1 state is set to keep the CPU from being used by Vanderpool Technology. An IA-32 processor...
...code. in advance. Intel (R) Virtualization tech. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. 31 Spread Spectrum This item should always be hidden if the ...installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. Ratio Actual Value This is unlocked, you will find this motherboard. The C1 state is set to keep the CPU from being used by Vanderpool Technology. An IA-32 processor...
Quick Installation Guide
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...this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) ...Support CD. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
...this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) ...Support CD. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...