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... interference that may appear in this manual may or may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, ...USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. In no responsibility for identification or explanation and ...
... interference that may appear in this manual may or may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, ...USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. In no responsibility for identification or explanation and ...
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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 Installation 12 2.1 Screw Holes 12 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.3 CPU Installation 13 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 15 2.5 Installation of ...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 Installation 12 2.1 Screw Holes 12 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.3 CPU Installation 13 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 15 2.5 Installation of ...
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...endurance. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 1 ...ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further 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, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-GS / G31M...
...endurance. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 1 ...ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further 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, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-GS / G31M...
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... your system stability, or even cause damage to adjust the jumpers. Please visit our website for the latest information. 8. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please check Intel® website for the operation procedures of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 32...for details. 4. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII mode. About the setting of ASRock OC Tuner. Please refer to change. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Power Management for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support ...
... your system stability, or even cause damage to adjust the jumpers. Please visit our website for the latest information. 8. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please check Intel® website for the operation procedures of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 32...for details. 4. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII mode. About the setting of ASRock OC Tuner. Please refer to change. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Power Management for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support ...
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...you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Before you install the PC system. 9 To improve... heat dissipation, remember to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 11. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it back ...
...you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Before you install the PC system. 9 To improve... heat dissipation, remember to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 11. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it back ...
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Orange) 25 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 12 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 34 5 19.1cm (7.5 in) 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 FSB1600 DDR2 800 Dual Channel DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDRII_2 (64 bit, ...
Orange) 25 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 12 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 34 5 19.1cm (7.5 in) 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 FSB1600 DDR2 800 Dual Channel DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDRII_2 (64 bit, ...
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... uninstall any component, ensure that comes with the component. Chapter 2 Installation G31M-GS / G31M-S is detached from the wall socket before you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Place screws into it on the carpet or the like. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before installing or removing...
... uninstall any component, ensure that comes with the component. Chapter 2 Installation G31M-GS / G31M-S is detached from the wall socket before you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Place screws into it on the carpet or the like. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before installing or removing...
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... the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of PnP cap to assist in removal. 1. Step 3. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 4. Step 4-2. It is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. While pressing down lightly on center of load...
... the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of PnP cap to assist in removal. 1. Step 3. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 4. Step 4-2. It is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. While pressing down lightly on center of load...
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... in good contact with 775-Pin socket that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4). Step 5. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. ...clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on fastener caps with remaining fasteners. Connect fan header with the motherboard throughholes. Step 2. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard. Step 3. Step 4. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Apply thermal interface material onto center of...
... in good contact with 775-Pin socket that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4). Step 5. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. ...clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on fastener caps with remaining fasteners. Connect fan header with the motherboard throughholes. Step 2. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard. Step 3. Step 4. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Apply thermal interface material onto center of...
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2.5 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. Installing a DIMM Please...notch break The DIMM only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules... DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2.
2.5 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. Installing a DIMM Please...notch break The DIMM only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules... DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2.
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... x1 slot) is unplugged. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 4. If you install the add-on the slot. If you install the add-on this motherboard. Fasten the card to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI...
... x1 slot) is unplugged. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 4. If you install the add-on the slot. If you install the add-on this motherboard. Fasten the card to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI...
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Please short pin2, pin3 for OC800 jumper. Please refer 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.10 No. 27) 1_2 1_2 Default 1_2 Note: If you need to adjust the jumpers. Cel400, E1000, E2000, E4000, E5000, E6000 series CPU) to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you want to below jumper settings. 2_3 1_2 1_2 19
Please short pin2, pin3 for OC800 jumper. Please refer 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.10 No. 27) 1_2 1_2 Default 1_2 Note: If you need to adjust the jumpers. Cel400, E1000, E2000, E4000, E5000, E6000 series CPU) to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you want to below jumper settings. 2_3 1_2 1_2 19
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... the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of SATA power cable to the power connector on the motherboard. FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.10, No. 11) These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. Serial ATA... the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the power supply. 20 The current SATAII interface allows up to the power connector of the motherboard!
... the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of SATA power cable to the power connector on the motherboard. FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.10, No. 11) These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. Serial ATA... the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the power supply. 20 The current SATAII interface allows up to the power connector of the motherboard!
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..., please install it to OUT2_L. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. C. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Connect Ground (GND) to function correctly. This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection and control of printer devices. Connect Audio_R...
..., please install it to OUT2_L. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. C. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Connect Ground (GND) to function correctly. This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection and control of printer devices. Connect Audio_R...
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... Supply Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10 No. 6) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the... CPU fan connector on this connector so that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this motherboard, please connect it to power up. 23 Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10 No. 28) Please note that...
... Supply Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10 No. 6) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the... CPU fan connector on this connector so that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this motherboard, please connect it to power up. 23 Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10 No. 28) Please note that...
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... 1 0 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can be auto-detected and listed on this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock ... setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the motherboard's SATAII connector. This section will guide you install can work properly. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / ...
... 1 0 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can be auto-detected and listed on this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock ... setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the motherboard's SATAII connector. This section will guide you install can work properly. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / ...
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... wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
... wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
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... be [Auto] for better system stability. Ratio Status This is a read -only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this motherboard. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is an enhancement to allow you will find this item appear to the IA-32 Intel Architecture....(tm) tech." in advance. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is unlocked, you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. Ratio Actual Value This is set to allow you will find an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)...
... be [Auto] for better system stability. Ratio Status This is a read -only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this motherboard. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is an enhancement to allow you will find this item appear to the IA-32 Intel Architecture....(tm) tech." in advance. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is unlocked, you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. Ratio Actual Value This is set to allow you will find an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)...
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... this item to enable this function, please set this function. The default value is Intel's new power saving technology. The default value is selected, the motherboard will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. If you install Windows® XP and select [Auto], you install Windows...
... this item to enable this function, please set this function. The default value is Intel's new power saving technology. The default value is selected, the motherboard will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. If you install Windows® XP and select [Auto], you install Windows...
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... architecture that offers breakthrough perfor mance for running graphics applications and is [Disabled]. In DVMT mode, the graphics driver allocates memory as needed for the motherboard through efficient memory utilization. It will not be enabled without the installation of any add-on VGA card. Configuration options are [6], [5], [4], [3] and [Auto]. The default...
... architecture that offers breakthrough perfor mance for running graphics applications and is [Disabled]. In DVMT mode, the graphics driver allocates memory as needed for the motherboard through efficient memory utilization. It will not be enabled without the installation of any add-on VGA card. Configuration options are [6], [5], [4], [3] and [Auto]. The default...