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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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..., chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to BIOS setup and information of this motherboard, please visit 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. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the...
..., chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to BIOS setup and information of this motherboard, please visit 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. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the...
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... Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - Hybrid Booster: - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 Supports jumperfree - CPU Temperature...
... Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - Hybrid Booster: - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 Supports jumperfree - CPU Temperature...
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...Please check the table below for possible damage caused by overclocking. Power Management for the latest information. 8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you need to the components and devices of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 32. 3. WARNING Please ...: 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 6. CAUTION! 1. Under this situation, PCIE frequency will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or ...
...Please check the table below for possible damage caused by overclocking. Power Management for the latest information. 8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you need to the components and devices of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 32. 3. WARNING Please ...: 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 6. CAUTION! 1. Under this situation, PCIE frequency will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or ...
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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 ... 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; Red) 26 Print Port Header (LPT1...
...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 ... 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; Red) 26 Print Port Header (LPT1...
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.... 17 PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the "Internal Graphics Mode Select" BIOS option to install expansion cards that you start the installation. Step 2. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and...
.... 17 PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the "Internal Graphics Mode Select" BIOS option to install expansion cards that you start the installation. Step 2. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and...
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... p.10 No. 14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 4) 22 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect a CPU fan cable to this header. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. To activate the front mic. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device...
... p.10 No. 14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 4) 22 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect a CPU fan cable to this header. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. To activate the front mic. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device...
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This section will guide you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 25 STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be ...
This section will guide you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 25 STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be ...
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...what you see on . If you start up the chipset features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, ...: 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...also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + +...
...what you see on . If you start up the chipset features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, ...: 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...also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + +...
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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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... 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-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 ...
... 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-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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...system setup after loading, please resume optimal default settings. F9 key can load the BIOS setup according to your requirements. Load Power Saving Setup Default Load power saving setup default. Load BIOS Defaults Load BIOS default values for this operation. 29 Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) This.... F6 key can be compatible with all the setup questions. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Select [OK] to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright...
...system setup after loading, please resume optimal default settings. F9 key can load the BIOS setup according to your requirements. Load Power Saving Setup Default Load power saving setup default. Load BIOS Defaults Load BIOS default values for this operation. 29 Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) This.... F6 key can be compatible with all the setup questions. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Select [OK] to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright...
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...and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this to select Overclock Mode. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section 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...
...and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this to select Overclock Mode. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section 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...
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..." to set the "Power Schemes" as Microsoft® Windows® XP. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory 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...
..." to set the "Power Schemes" as Microsoft® Windows® XP. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory 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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... value of this to select NB Voltage. VTT Voltage Use this to enable this function, please set DVMT Mode Select as [DVMT Mode]. Besides the BIOS option, you want to enable this function. OnBoard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. If you set...
... value of this to select NB Voltage. VTT Voltage Use this to enable this function, please set DVMT Mode Select as [DVMT Mode]. Besides the BIOS option, you want to enable this function. OnBoard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. If you set...
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... turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. Restore on the system from the power-soft-off when the power recovers. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on the system. RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In...
... turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. Restore on the system from the power-soft-off when the power recovers. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on the system. RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In...
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... SATAII 3, SATAII 4 SATAII 3 SATAII 4 IDE Device Configuration You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you install legacy OS (Windows NT). 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...
... SATAII 3, SATAII 4 SATAII 3 SATAII 4 IDE Device Configuration You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you install legacy OS (Windows NT). 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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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-...], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use a disk utility, such as MO. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of device connected to automatically detect the hard disk drive. DMA Mode DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for IDE...
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-...], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use a disk utility, such as MO. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of device connected to automatically detect the hard disk drive. DMA Mode DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for IDE...
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...-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. 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...
...-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. 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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...Change Option 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 Mode DMA... Channel Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02...
...Change Option 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 Mode DMA... Channel Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02...