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...) One I/O Panel Shield 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction 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. In case any modifications of the motherboard and...
...) One I/O Panel Shield 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction 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. In case any modifications of the motherboard and...
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.../ 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 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1...Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O 6 - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - G31M-S Realtek PCIE x1 LAN ...
.../ 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 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1...Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O 6 - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - G31M-S Realtek PCIE x1 LAN ...
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...x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 13) - Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - CD in header - Supports "Plug and Play" - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Microsoft® ... panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - Hybrid Booster: - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector -...
...x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 13) - Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - CD in header - Supports "Plug and Play" - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Microsoft® ... panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - Hybrid Booster: - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector -...
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...Please visit our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. FSB1600-CPU will also be overclocked to page 19 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Due to the operating system limitation, the... actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of ASRock OC ...
...Please visit our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. FSB1600-CPU will also be overclocked to page 19 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Due to the operating system limitation, the... actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of ASRock OC ...
User Manual
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... CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support ... 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. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Step 4-2. While ...on center of the socket. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to assist in removal. 1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS...
... CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support ... 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. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Step 4-2. While ...on center of the socket. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to assist in removal. 1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS...
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... heat dissipation. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with tie-wrap to illustrate the installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 1. Step 4. Align fasteners with each other components. 15 Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1...
... heat dissipation. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with tie-wrap to illustrate the installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 1. Step 4. Align fasteners with each other components. 15 Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1...
User Manual
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... power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to 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 power up. 23 Though this connector so that it is necessary to connect a power supply...
... power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to 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 power up. 23 Though this connector so that it is necessary to connect a power supply...
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...during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 25 Please follow the order from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. STEP 3: Connect one end 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 the warning on the support CD driver page. STEP 2: Connect...
...during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 25 Please follow the order from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. STEP 3: Connect one end 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 the warning on the support CD driver page. STEP 2: Connect...
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...VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from being used by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities ...the ratio value, please disable the option " Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech." This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. 31 Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of the system caches. Spread Spectrum This item ...
...VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from being used by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities ...the ratio value, please disable the option " Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech." This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. 31 Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of the system caches. Spread Spectrum This item ...
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... that includes optimization for this function. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. This item will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Please set the "Power Schemes" as operating frequency: [333MHz (DDRII667)] and [400MHz (DDRII800)]. 32 Memory Remap ... technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP. You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with an Intel Pentium® 4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that enabling this function may also...
... that includes optimization for this function. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. This item will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Please set the "Power Schemes" as operating frequency: [333MHz (DDRII667)] and [400MHz (DDRII800)]. 32 Memory Remap ... technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP. You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with an Intel Pentium® 4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that enabling this function may also...
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... 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. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration...
... 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. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration...
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...10/100/1000 Mb/s - G31M-S Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics ... capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Max. Supports EM64T CPU - Northbridge: Intel® G31 - Max. Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX...
...10/100/1000 Mb/s - G31M-S Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics ... capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Max. Supports EM64T CPU - Northbridge: Intel® G31 - Max. Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX...
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..., Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Chassis Temperature Sensing - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100...
..., Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Chassis Temperature Sensing - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100...
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... Technology", please check page 32. 3. About the setting of your own risk and expense. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1600 DDR2 800 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 800 DDR2 667, ...ASRock overclocking tool which allows you need to get the best system performance under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 16 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support...
... Technology", please check page 32. 3. About the setting of your own risk and expense. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1600 DDR2 800 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 800 DDR2 667, ...ASRock overclocking tool which allows you need to get the best system performance under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 16 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support...
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...placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Step 2-3. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. While ...assist in removal. 1. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 14 Rotate the load plate onto the IHS...index finger and thumb to the orient keys. It is within the socket and properly mated to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the...
...placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Step 2-3. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. While ...assist in removal. 1. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 14 Rotate the load plate onto the IHS...index finger and thumb to the orient keys. It is within the socket and properly mated to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the...
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...heatsink to ensure cable does not interfere with each other components. 15 Connect fan header with the motherboard throughholes. Then connect the CPU fan to install and lock. Step 3. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with fan operation or contact ...the instruction manuals of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 5. Repeat with thumb to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4). Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on the motherboard. Step 4. Step 6. Please ...
...heatsink to ensure cable does not interfere with each other components. 15 Connect fan header with the motherboard throughholes. Then connect the CPU fan to install and lock. Step 3. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with fan operation or contact ...the instruction manuals of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 5. Repeat with thumb to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4). Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on the motherboard. Step 4. Step 6. Please ...
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Please connect the chassis speaker 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. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 6) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to... 3-Pin Fan Installation 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 the ground pin. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to connect them for HD audio panel only. Enter Advanced Settings...
Please connect the chassis speaker 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. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 6) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to... 3-Pin Fan Installation 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 the ground pin. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to connect them for HD audio panel only. Enter Advanced Settings...
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...STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Please refer to the warning on...Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can work properly. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. STEP 3: Connect one end...
...STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Please refer to the warning on...Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can work properly. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. STEP 3: Connect one end...
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...-Excute Memory Protection. 31 Intel (R) Virtualization tech. Spread Spectrum This item should always be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. Ratio Actual Value This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this motherboard is a read.... The C1 state is unlocked, you plan to execute code. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable ...
...-Excute Memory Protection. 31 Intel (R) Virtualization tech. Spread Spectrum This item should always be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. Ratio Actual Value This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this motherboard is a read.... The C1 state is unlocked, you plan to execute code. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... 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. More detailed information 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. Because...
... 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. More detailed information 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. Because...