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4 Software Support ...43 4.1 Install Operating System ...4.2 Support CD Information ...4.2.1 Running Support CD ...4.2.2 Drivers Menu ...4.2.3 Utilities Menu ...4.2.4 Contact Information ...43 43 43 43 43 43 4
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... any modifications of this manual will be subject to change without further 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 (Optional) One Serial...
... any modifications of this manual will be subject to change without further 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 (Optional) One Serial...
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... 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 - Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O 6 Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Max. shared memory .../2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to 65W - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm - Supports CPU power up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED ...
... 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 - Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O 6 Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Max. shared memory .../2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to 65W - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm - Supports CPU power up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED ...
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... - CPU Temperature Sensing - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Instant Boot - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 Supports Smart BIOS - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CD in header - VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN...
... - CPU Temperature Sensing - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Instant Boot - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 Supports Smart BIOS - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CD in header - VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN...
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... the reservation for proper installation. 4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 6. 8 Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology...
... the reservation for proper installation. 4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 6. 8 Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology...
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... CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on load plate, engage the...
... CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on load plate, engage the...
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... rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the socket surface. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Step 5. If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to...
... rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the socket surface. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Step 5. If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to...
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... make sure to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. It will operate at incorrect orientation. 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 notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in...
... make sure to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. It will operate at incorrect orientation. 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 notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in...
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... allows up to the power supply 19 Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.10, No. 11) SATAII_1 SATAII_2 These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1: see p.10, No. 12) (SATAII_2: see p.10 No. 8) PIN1 IDE1 connect the black...
... allows up to the power supply 19 Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.10, No. 11) SATAII_1 SATAII_2 These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1: see p.10, No. 12) (SATAII_2: see p.10 No. 8) PIN1 IDE1 connect the black...
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... install it to function correctly. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to install your system. 2. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. Each USB 2.0 header can...) to Ground (GND). This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection and control of printer devices. C. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. B. You don't need to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as below: A.
... install it to function correctly. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to install your system. 2. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. Each USB 2.0 header can...) to Ground (GND). This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection and control of printer devices. C. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. B. You don't need to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as below: A.
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... that it to power up. 22 Failing to do so will cause the failure to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can provides sufficient power.
... that it to power up. 22 Failing to do so will cause the failure to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can provides sufficient power.
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... 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled. SAMSUNG 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 If pin 3 and pin 4 are just for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled. Please visit the vendors' website for changing various ATA features. On the other...
... 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled. SAMSUNG 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 If pin 3 and pin 4 are just for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled. Please visit the vendors' website for changing various ATA features. On the other...
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...to install those required drivers. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on the support CD driver page. Please refer to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, the drivers you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 24 Before ...you to your system, please insert the support CD to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Then, the drivers compatible to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. 2 . 1 0 Serial A TA...
...to install those required drivers. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on the support CD driver page. Please refer to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, the drivers you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 24 Before ...you to your system, please insert the support CD to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Then, the drivers compatible to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. 2 . 1 0 Serial A TA...
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...from overheated. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it shows "Unlocked", you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. If it requires a computer system with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities...this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP. An IA-32 processor with an Intel Pentium® 4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for better system stability. Ratio Status This is an enhancement to [Enabled...
...from overheated. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it shows "Unlocked", you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. If it requires a computer system with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities...this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP. An IA-32 processor with an Intel Pentium® 4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for better system stability. Ratio Status This is an enhancement to [Enabled...
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..." as operating frequency: [333MHz (DDRII667)] and [400MHz (DDRII800)]. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Flexibility Option The default value of...
..." as operating frequency: [333MHz (DDRII667)] and [400MHz (DDRII800)]. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Flexibility Option The default value of...
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... Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Use this feature if the system supports it.
... Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Use this feature if the system supports it.
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... the IDE configuration for the device that you to select between [SATA 1, SATA 2], [SATA 1, IDE 1], and [IDE 1, SATA 2]. Because Intel® ICH7 south bridge only supports two IDE devices under legacy OS (Windows NT), you have to choose [SATA 1, SATA2], [SATA 1, IDE 1], or [IDE 1, SATA 2] when the installed device is used...
... the IDE configuration for the device that you to select between [SATA 1, SATA 2], [SATA 1, IDE 1], and [IDE 1, SATA 2]. Because Intel® ICH7 south bridge only supports two IDE devices under legacy OS (Windows NT), you have to choose [SATA 1, SATA2], [SATA 1, IDE 1], or [IDE 1, SATA 2] when the installed device is used...
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... hard disk timing. Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T. 32Bit Data Transfer :Hard Disk :ST340014A :40.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-5 :Supported [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the type of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to the system. +F1 F9 F10...
... hard disk timing. Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T. 32Bit Data Transfer :Hard Disk :ST340014A :40.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-5 :Supported [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the type of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to the system. +F1 F9 F10...
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...allowed to use only under legacy OS and BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. Please refer to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support. USB devices are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only]. 3.4.7 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB... Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [BIOS Setup Only] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item...
...allowed to use only under legacy OS and BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. Please refer to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support. USB devices are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only]. 3.4.7 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB... Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [BIOS Setup Only] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item...
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...want to your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4 . 2 . 3 Utilities Menu The Utilities ...Menu shows the applications software that enhance the motherboard features. 4 . 2 . 1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4 . 2 . 2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices ...
...want to your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4 . 2 . 3 Utilities Menu The Utilities ...Menu shows the applications software that enhance the motherboard features. 4 . 2 . 1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4 . 2 . 2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices ...