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... as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 P ack age Contents Pack ackage ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in, 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G31M-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-VS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable...
... as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 P ack age Contents Pack ackage ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in, 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G31M-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-VS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable...
User Manual
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... snap back in the DDR2 DIMM slots to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.5 Installation of Memor y Modules (DIMM) G31M-VS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 16 Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install a DDR memory...
... snap back in the DDR2 DIMM slots to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.5 Installation of Memor y Modules (DIMM) G31M-VS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 16 Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install a DDR memory...
User Manual (VIA)
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... 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. In case any modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in, 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G31M-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-VS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA...
... 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. In case any modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in, 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G31M-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-VS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA...
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... Channel Memory Technology. It is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G31M-VS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed...
... Channel Memory Technology. It is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G31M-VS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed...
Quick Installation Guide
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... introduction of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G31M-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-VS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional...Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to...
... introduction of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G31M-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-VS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional...Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to...
Quick Installation Guide
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...Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - ...Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Max. shared memory 384MB (see CAUTION 5) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G31M-VS...
...Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - ...Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Max. shared memory 384MB (see CAUTION 5) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G31M-VS...
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... - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - Supports jumperfree - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 7) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - CPU...
... - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - Supports jumperfree - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 7) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - CPU...
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...supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. You can also connect SATA hard disk to get the best system performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 8. In other words, it is no such limitation. 5. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G31M-VS...involved with 64-bit CPU, there is able to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. Please visit our website for the latest information. 6. WARNING Please realize that delivers unparalleled ...
...supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. You can also connect SATA hard disk to get the best system performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 8. In other words, it is no such limitation. 5. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G31M-VS...involved with 64-bit CPU, there is able to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. Please visit our website for the latest information. 6. WARNING Please realize that delivers unparalleled ...
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... orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard Step 2-3. Step 1-2. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to match the ... line black line English Step 2-2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Rotate the load lever to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Step 2-4. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your ...
... orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard Step 2-3. Step 1-2. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to match the ... line black line English Step 2-2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Rotate the load lever to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Step 2-4. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your ...
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... provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 1. Otherwise, it is unable to install a DDR memory module into the slot at single channel mode. 1. It is properly seated. 12 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the...
... provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 1. Otherwise, it is unable to install a DDR memory module into the slot at single channel mode. 1. It is properly seated. 12 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the...
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... These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the power connector of your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. English 15 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard Then connect the white end...
... These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the power connector of your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. English 15 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard Then connect the white end...
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...it to the front panel audio header as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. D. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). If you to receive stereo audio input from sound.... 1. Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.2 No. 22) This is an interface for AC'97 audio panel. 16 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard English B. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
...it to the front panel audio header as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. D. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). If you to receive stereo audio input from sound.... 1. Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.2 No. 22) This is an interface for AC'97 audio panel. 16 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard English B. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
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... connector so that it can provides sufficient power. English 18 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan...
... connector so that it can provides sufficient power. English 18 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan...
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... the drive bays of the SATA data cable to the warning on the support CD driver page. STEP 3: Connect one end of your optical drive first. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. English 19 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on 13 1 2... will guide you install can work properly. 2.9 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 4: Connect...
... the drive bays of the SATA data cable to the warning on the support CD driver page. STEP 3: Connect one end of your optical drive first. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. English 19 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on 13 1 2... will guide you install can work properly. 2.9 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 4: Connect...
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... Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 20 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard English The BIOS Setup program is designed to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by ...POST) to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD. 4. It is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If the Main Menu...
... Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 20 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard English The BIOS Setup program is designed to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by ...POST) to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD. 4. It is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If the Main Menu...