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... Guide 24 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 25 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 25 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology 25 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 26 3.1 Introduction 26 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 26 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 27 3.2 Main Screen 27 3.3 Smart Screen 29 3.4 Advanced Screen 30 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 30 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 32 3.4.3 ACPI...
... Guide 24 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 25 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 25 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology 25 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 26 3.1 Introduction 26 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 26 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 27 3.2 Main Screen 27 3.3 Smart Screen 29 3.4 Advanced Screen 30 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 30 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 32 3.4.3 ACPI...
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.... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated...website 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...
.... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated...website 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...
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... - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices...- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CD in header - AMI Legal BIOS - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows®...
... - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices...- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CD in header - AMI Legal BIOS - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows®...
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...bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 10. Under this situation, PCIE frequency will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Before you need to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Due... hardware devices to adjust the jumpers. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to 120MHz. Please check the table below for the latest information. 8. Please check Intel® website ...
...bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 10. Under this situation, PCIE frequency will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Before you need to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Due... hardware devices to adjust the jumpers. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to 120MHz. Please check the table below for the latest information. 8. Please check Intel® website ...
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... LAN PHY PCIE1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 IDE1 Super IO CD1 RoHS AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 FLOPPY1 1 21 20 PCIE2 SATAII_3 PCI1 Intel ICH7 PCI2 CHA_FAN1 4Mb BIOS PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 SPEAKER1 1 SATAII_1 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 6 7 ...-Pin CPU Socket 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 North Bridge Controller 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 BIOS SPI Chip 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Orange) 24 PCI Express x16 Slot ...
... LAN PHY PCIE1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 IDE1 Super IO CD1 RoHS AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 FLOPPY1 1 21 20 PCIE2 SATAII_3 PCI1 Intel ICH7 PCI2 CHA_FAN1 4Mb BIOS PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 SPEAKER1 1 SATAII_1 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 6 7 ...-Pin CPU Socket 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 North Bridge Controller 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 BIOS SPI Chip 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Orange) 24 PCI Express x16 Slot ...
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... install expansion cards that you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the "Internal Graphics Mode Select" BIOS option to [Enabled], the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA. If you start the installation. Installing an expansion...
... install expansion cards that you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the "Internal Graphics Mode Select" BIOS option to [Enabled], the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA. If you start the installation. Installing an expansion...
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Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Windows system. G. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to [Enabled]. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.10 No. 17) ...
Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Windows system. G. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to [Enabled]. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.10 No. 17) ...
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... Overclocking Technology. 25 STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to your chassis. Therefore, the drivers you to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the warning on the support CD driver page. Please refer to install those required...
... Overclocking Technology. 25 STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to your chassis. Therefore, the drivers you to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the warning on the support CD driver page. Please refer to install those required...
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... is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features PCIPnP To set up the PCI features Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To...computer. Please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you see on . You may not exactly match what you ...
... is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features PCIPnP To set up the PCI features Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To...computer. Please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you see on . You may not exactly match what you ...
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...To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview G31M-GS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00...:09] [Thu 07/31/2008] BIOS Version : G31M-GS P1.00 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU E6540 @ 2.33GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2333MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size :...
...To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview G31M-GS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00...:09] [Thu 07/31/2008] BIOS Version : G31M-GS P1.00 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU E6540 @ 2.33GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2333MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size :...
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... Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Thu 07/31/2008] BIOS Version : G31M-S P1.00 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU E6540 @ 2.33GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2333MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size : 4096KB Total Memory DDRII 1 ...
... Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Thu 07/31/2008] BIOS Version : G31M-S P1.00 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU E6540 @ 2.33GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2333MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size : 4096KB Total Memory DDRII 1 ...
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... can be used for this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" Load BIOS Defaults Load BIOS default values for this operation. 29 Load Power Saving Setup Default Load power saving setup default. If system boot failure occurs after... Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Smart Settings Save Changes and Exit Load BIOS Defaults Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) Load Power Saving Setup Default Exit...
... can be used for this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" Load BIOS Defaults Load BIOS default values for this operation. 29 Load Power Saving Setup Default Load power saving setup default. If system boot failure occurs after... Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Smart Settings Save Changes and Exit Load BIOS Defaults Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) Load Power Saving Setup Default Exit...
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...may cause system to adjust PCIE frequency. 30 Setting wrong values in below sections may cause the system to malfunction. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio Actual Value Enhance ...Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in this option to malfunction.
...may cause system to adjust PCIE frequency. 30 Setting wrong values in below sections may cause the system to malfunction. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio Actual Value Enhance ...Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in this option to malfunction.
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... function, please set this item to enable this function may also select other value as "Portable/Laptop" to [Disable] if above issue occurs. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature DRAM Frequency Flexibility Option DRAM tCL DRAM tRCD DRAM tRP DRAM tRAS [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto...
... function, please set this item to enable this function may also select other value as "Portable/Laptop" to [Disable] if above issue occurs. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature DRAM Frequency Flexibility Option DRAM tCL DRAM tRCD DRAM tRP DRAM tRAS [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto...
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...] and [Maximum DVMT]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.21V], [1.32V], [1.40V] and [1.51V]. If you can also choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to [Enabled]. Besides the BIOS option, you want to enable this function, please set DVMT Mode Select as [DVMT Mode]. The default value of this to select DRAM Voltage. Configuration...
...] and [Maximum DVMT]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.21V], [1.32V], [1.40V] and [1.51V]. If you can also choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to [Enabled]. Besides the BIOS option, you want to enable this function, please set DVMT Mode Select as [DVMT Mode]. The default value of this to select DRAM Voltage. Configuration...
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... On] is selected, the AC/Power remains off when the power recovers. Please set the power state after an unexpected AC/Power loss. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on the system from the power-soft-off mode. Select [Auto] will enable this motherboard to...
... On] is selected, the AC/Power remains off when the power recovers. Please set the power state after an unexpected AC/Power loss. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on the system from the power-soft-off mode. Select [Auto] will enable this motherboard to...
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... set to choose [SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4], [SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1], or [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4] when the installed device is installed, please select [Enhanced]. 3.4.4 IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration SATAII 1 SATAII 2 SATAII 3 SATAII 4 IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave [Enhanced] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected...
... set to choose [SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4], [SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1], or [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4] when the installed device is installed, please select [Enhanced]. 3.4.4 IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration SATAII 1 SATAII 2 SATAII 3 SATAII 4 IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave [Enhanced] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected...
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...-speed and data-integrity for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to disable the LBA/Large mode. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of the IDE device that you specify. for compatible IDE devices. 37 If this item is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance... Use this item to configure the type of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to partition and format the new IDE hard disk drives. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi...
...-speed and data-integrity for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to disable the LBA/Large mode. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of the IDE device that you specify. for compatible IDE devices. 37 If this item is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance... Use this item to configure the type of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to partition and format the new IDE hard disk drives. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi...
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... the PCI IDE BusMaster feature. 38 PCI Latency Timer The default value is recommended to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency...
... the PCI IDE BusMaster feature. 38 PCI Latency Timer The default value is recommended to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency...
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...General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP...Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278]. 39 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration In this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration Floppy A [1.44 MB 312"] Select the type of your floppy drive. Parallel Port Address Use this item to...
...General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP...Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278]. 39 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration In this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration Floppy A [1.44 MB 312"] Select the type of your floppy drive. Parallel Port Address Use this item to...