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... website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-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...
... website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-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...
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... our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the hardware installation... modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-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 ...
... our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the hardware installation... modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-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 ...
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...the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to the following... interference that may appear in any form or by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published May 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation ...
...the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to the following... interference that may appear in any form or by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published May 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation ...
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...: CD1 (Black) 10 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Red) 27 OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1 Jumper 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, 28 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) Purple) 2 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 North Bridge Controller 17 System...
...: CD1 (Black) 10 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Red) 27 OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1 Jumper 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, 28 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) Purple) 2 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 North Bridge Controller 17 System...
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..." to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. Set "Speaker Configuration" to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows...
..." to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. Set "Speaker Configuration" to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows...
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...subject to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in the Support CD. Because the motherboard... specifications and the BIOS software might 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) Data Cable (...
...subject to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in the Support CD. Because the motherboard... specifications and the BIOS software might 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) Data Cable (...
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... Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 2) - Max. G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - G31M-S Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm...Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron...
... Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 2) - Max. G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - G31M-S Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm...Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron...
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... - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Supports jumperfree - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9)...panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - Chassis ...
... - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Supports jumperfree - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9)...panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - Chassis ...
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...CPU, there is subject to page 15 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is no such limitation. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Before you need to SATAII connector directly. 9. For Windows® ... / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 10. Overclocking may be overclocked to the components and devices of ASRock OC Tuner. Besides, if you want to overclock the CPU you adopt from FSB800 to FSB1066, you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make...
...CPU, there is subject to page 15 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is no such limitation. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Before you need to SATAII connector directly. 9. For Windows® ... / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 10. Overclocking may be overclocked to the components and devices of ASRock OC Tuner. Besides, if you want to overclock the CPU you adopt from FSB800 to FSB1066, you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make...
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Please visit our website for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 13. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. While CPU overheat is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Although this motherboard offers stepless control..., remember to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is able to spray thermal grease between the CPU...
Please visit our website for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 13. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. While CPU overheat is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Although this motherboard offers stepless control..., remember to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is able to spray thermal grease between the CPU...
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... any component. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any bent pin on the carpet or the like. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English When placing screws into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Installation Pre-installation Precautions...
... any component. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any bent pin on the carpet or the like. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English When placing screws into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Installation Pre-installation Precautions...
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... 2-1. Disengaging the lever by using a purely vertical motion. Step 1-2. Step 2. black line black line English Step 2-2. Rotate the load lever to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Step 1. Orient the CPU with...
... 2-1. Disengaging the lever by using a purely vertical motion. Step 1-2. Step 2. black line black line English Step 2-2. Rotate the load lever to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Step 1. Orient the CPU with...
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... with the CPU fan connector on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Below is recommended to use the cap tab to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for after service. Place the heatsink onto the socket...
... with the CPU fan connector on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Below is recommended to use the cap tab to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for after service. Place the heatsink onto the socket...
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...-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type...It will operate at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you force the ...
...-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type...It will operate at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you force the ...
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... as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Step 4. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is completely seated on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will...
... as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Step 4. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is completely seated on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will...
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... a jumper cap to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The data in CMOS. English 14 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply.
... a jumper cap to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The data in CMOS. English 14 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply.
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Please refer to below jumper settings. Please short pin2, pin3 for OC800 jumper. English 15 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Cel400, E1000, E2000, E4000, E5000, E6000 series CPU) to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you want to overclock the FSB800-CPU (e.g. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1 Jumper (OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 27) Default Note: If you need to adjust the jumpers.
Please refer to below jumper settings. Please short pin2, pin3 for OC800 jumper. English 15 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Cel400, E1000, E2000, E4000, E5000, E6000 series CPU) to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you want to overclock the FSB800-CPU (e.g. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1 Jumper (OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 27) Default Note: If you need to adjust the jumpers.
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...) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of the power supply. 16 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the instruction of the connector. SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1...
...) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of the power supply. 16 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the instruction of the connector. SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1...
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... it to the front panel audio header as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). 17 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L.
... it to the front panel audio header as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). 17 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L.
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... p.2 No. 14) Please connect the chassis speaker to the ground pin. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the ground pin. 18 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 19) Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector...
... p.2 No. 14) Please connect the chassis speaker to the ground pin. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the ground pin. 18 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 19) Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector...