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... If you for specific information about the model you are using. 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 Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial...
... If you for specific information about the model you are using. 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 Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial...
User Manual (VIA)
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... the content 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. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for ... will be available on ASRock website as well. 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...
... the content 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. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for ... will be available on ASRock website as well. 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...
Quick Installation Guide
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... written consent of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device...contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. In no ...
... written consent of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device...contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. In no ...
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... (LPT1, Purple) 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; 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
... (LPT1, Purple) 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; 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
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... "ok". Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double...
... "ok". Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double...
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... related to 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. More detailed information of this manual occur, the updated version will 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...
... related to 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. More detailed information of this manual occur, the updated version will 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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... (see CAUTION 2) - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm - Northbridge: Intel® G31...CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports EM64T CPU - Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - Max. G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - shared memory 384MB (see CAUTION 1) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU...
... (see CAUTION 2) - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm - Northbridge: Intel® G31...CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports EM64T CPU - Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - Max. G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - shared memory 384MB (see CAUTION 1) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU...
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... 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CD in header - Front ...CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Chassis Fan Tachometer - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS -
... 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CD in header - Front ...CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Chassis Fan Tachometer - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS -
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... support frequency. It is subject to 120MHz. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 32 of ASRock OC Tuner. Under this situation, PCIE frequency will operate in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive ...size is defined by the chipset vendor and is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 20 for proper jumper settings. 2. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English
... support frequency. It is subject to 120MHz. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 32 of ASRock OC Tuner. Under this situation, PCIE frequency will operate in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive ...size is defined by the chipset vendor and is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 20 for proper jumper settings. 2. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English
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...is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Frequencies other words, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug...then plug it is able to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 8 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English 11. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is detected, the system will automatically...
...is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Frequencies other words, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug...then plug it is able to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 8 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English 11. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is detected, the system will automatically...
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... CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Also remember to do not touch the...
... CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Also remember to do not touch the...
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... CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Rotate the load lever to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on center of the socket.
... CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Rotate the load lever to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on center of the socket.
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... press down on load plate, engage the load lever. If you press down lightly on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard This cap must be secured on the socket surface. Step 1. Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere...
... press down on load plate, engage the load lever. If you press down lightly on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard This cap must be secured on the socket surface. Step 1. Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere...
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.... It is unable to install a DDR memory module into the slot at single channel mode. 1. If you force the DIMM into DDR2 slot; Step 2. ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 1. It will operate at incorrect orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged...
.... It is unable to install a DDR memory module into the slot at single channel mode. 1. If you force the DIMM into DDR2 slot; Step 2. ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 1. It will operate at incorrect orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged...
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... for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 3. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is unplugged. Align the card connector with screws. 13 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
... for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 3. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is unplugged. Align the card connector with screws. 13 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
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... clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. The data in CMOS. English 14 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided...
... clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. The data in CMOS. English 14 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided...
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Cel400, E1000, E2000, E4000, E5000, E6000 series CPU) to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you want to overclock the FSB800-CPU (e.g. English 15 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Please refer to below jumper settings. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Please short pin2, pin3 for OC800 jumper. 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.
Cel400, E1000, E2000, E4000, E5000, E6000 series CPU) to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you want to overclock the FSB800-CPU (e.g. English 15 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Please refer to below jumper settings. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Please short pin2, pin3 for OC800 jumper. 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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... the power connector of the motherboard! Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the power supply. 16 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors.
... the power connector of the motherboard! Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the power supply. 16 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors.
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... Mic_IN (MIC) to install your system. 2. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to MIC2_L. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). 17 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English
... Mic_IN (MIC) to install your system. 2. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to MIC2_L. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). 17 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English
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... Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 4) 4 3 2 1 Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. 18 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Set the Front Panel...
... Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 4) 4 3 2 1 Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. 18 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Set the Front Panel...