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... 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2 Installation 13 2.1 Screw Holes 13 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.3 CPU Installation 14 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 16 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 19 2.7 Jumpers ... BIOS Menu Bar 26 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 27 3.2 Main Screen 27 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 28 3.4 Advanced Screen 32 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 33 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 35 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 40 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 41 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 43 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 44 ...
... 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2 Installation 13 2.1 Screw Holes 13 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.3 CPU Installation 14 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 16 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 19 2.7 Jumpers ... BIOS Menu Bar 26 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 27 3.2 Main Screen 27 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 28 3.4 Advanced Screen 32 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 33 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 35 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 40 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 41 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 43 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 44 ...
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...-step guide to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank...
...-step guide to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank...
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... - 2 x DDR2 DIMM Slots - Max. Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - shared memory 1759MB - Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN 6 - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots - capacity... Untied Overclocking Technology - Max. Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) - Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports Wake-On-WAN - Micro ATX Form Factor - Supports D-Sub with max.
... - 2 x DDR2 DIMM Slots - Max. Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - shared memory 1759MB - Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN 6 - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots - capacity... Untied Overclocking Technology - Max. Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) - Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports Wake-On-WAN - Micro ATX Form Factor - Supports D-Sub with max.
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... and Play - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Chassis temperature sensing - Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports...
... and Play - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Chassis temperature sensing - Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports...
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..., including adjusting the setting in overclocking mode. * When you need to page 21 for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800... Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. CAUTION! 1. Please refer to adjust the jumper. We are not responsible for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit...
..., including adjusting the setting in overclocking mode. * When you need to page 21 for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800... Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. CAUTION! 1. Please refer to adjust the jumper. We are not responsible for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit...
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..., it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your application's priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in games. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that the OC profile can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. RealTime Analysis of... accessing your overclocking record under WindowsR OS 32-bit CPU. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is capable of. Your friends then can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously.
..., it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your application's priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in games. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that the OC profile can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. RealTime Analysis of... accessing your overclocking record under WindowsR OS 32-bit CPU. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is capable of. Your friends then can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously.
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... Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 11 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 23 4 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 56 COM1 G41C-GS DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-... 1 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 7 8 9 10 11 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Red) 12 Chassis Speaker...
... Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 11 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 23 4 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 56 COM1 G41C-GS DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-... 1 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 7 8 9 10 11 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Red) 12 Chassis Speaker...
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... socket if above situation is any bent pin on the ShoockoetkMatrokedcCleoranerr retention tab. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Step 1. DLiftisLeevnergUapgtoin9g0° the lever by the edges where are... marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Open the socket: CPU Marked Corner Step 1-1. Step 1-3. Orient the CPU with black lines. Step 1-2. Step 2. Rotate the load lever to fully open...
... socket if above situation is any bent pin on the ShoockoetkMatrokedcCleoranerr retention tab. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Step 1. DLiftisLeevnergUapgtoin9g0° the lever by the edges where are... marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Open the socket: CPU Marked Corner Step 1-1. Step 1-3. Orient the CPU with black lines. Step 1-2. Step 2. Rotate the load lever to fully open...
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Step 2-4. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 3. Secure load lever with the two alignment keys of the socket. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and ... load lever. While pressing down lightly on center of load lever. 15 Step 4. Step 2-3. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of PnP cap to the orient keys. Step 4-3. This cap...
Step 2-4. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 3. Secure load lever with the two alignment keys of the socket. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and ... load lever. While pressing down lightly on center of load lever. 15 Step 4. Step 2-3. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of PnP cap to the orient keys. Step 4-3. This cap...
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... heatsink onto the socket. Below is equipped with thumb to install and lock. If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with tie...-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with Intel 775-LAND CPU to dissipate heat. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on ...
... heatsink onto the socket. Below is equipped with thumb to install and lock. If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with tie...-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with Intel 775-LAND CPU to dissipate heat. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on ...
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Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1: see p.11, No. 14) (SATAII_2: see p.11, No. 13) SATAII_1 (SATAII_3: ... the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the motherboard! FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.11 No. 22) FSB1 Default If you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumper.
Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1: see p.11, No. 14) (SATAII_2: see p.11, No. 13) SATAII_1 (SATAII_3: ... the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the motherboard! FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.11 No. 22) FSB1 Default If you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumper.
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...and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 8) GND +12V FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 7) GND +12V FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 12) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V This header accommodates... motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it to Pin 1-3. Please connect a CPU fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. ...
...and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 8) GND +12V FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 7) GND +12V FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 12) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V This header accommodates... motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it to Pin 1-3. Please connect a CPU fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. ...
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... are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Then, the drivers compatible to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to your optical drive first.
... are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Then, the drivers compatible to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to your optical drive first.
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... To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. BIOS Version : G41C-GS P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2666MHz Microcode Update : 10676/60C Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 DDRII2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 : 2048MB Dual...
... To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. BIOS Version : G41C-GS P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2666MHz Microcode Update : 10676/60C Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 DDRII2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 : 2048MB Dual...
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...[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Would you adopt on this motherboard. The configuration options depend on the CPU and memory module you like to save current setting as user defaults ? Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) [Auto] [8] [Auto] [Auto] [333] [100] If you can...select [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333] for DDR3 or [266MHz DDR2_533], [333MHz DDR2_667] or [400MHz DDR2_800] for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. 28 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt DDR3 1333 pls. DRAM...
...[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Would you adopt on this motherboard. The configuration options depend on the CPU and memory module you like to save current setting as user defaults ? Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) [Auto] [8] [Auto] [Auto] [333] [100] If you can...select [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333] for DDR3 or [266MHz DDR2_533], [333MHz DDR2_667] or [400MHz DDR2_800] for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. 28 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt DDR3 1333 pls. DRAM...
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...to select GLTREF Voltage. NB Voltage Use this to adjust the ratio value, please disable the option " Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech." If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you plan to select NB Voltage. Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage ... the ratio value of this feature is [Auto]. 30 Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item will find this item appear to [1.30V]. Configuration options: [...
...to select GLTREF Voltage. NB Voltage Use this to adjust the ratio value, please disable the option " Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech." If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you plan to select NB Voltage. Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage ... the ratio value of this feature is [Auto]. 30 Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item will find this item appear to [1.30V]. Configuration options: [...
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Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC...
Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC...
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... instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. in advance. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Optimized]. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of...Use this motherboard. Intel (R) Virtualization tech. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). 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 CMOS Setting 8 Enhanced Halt State ...
... instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. in advance. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Optimized]. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of...Use this motherboard. Intel (R) Virtualization tech. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). 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 CMOS Setting 8 Enhanced Halt State ...
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... that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that enabling this option to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Set to enable this function, please set the "Power Schemes" as Microsoft® Windows®... need to set this technology, such as "Portable/Laptop" to enable this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs. CPU Thermal Throttling You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. If you install Windows® XP and select...
... that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that enabling this option to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Set to enable this function, please set the "Power Schemes" as Microsoft® Windows®... need to set this technology, such as "Portable/Laptop" to enable this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs. CPU Thermal Throttling You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. If you install Windows® XP and select...
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...fan speed. The default value is [50 C/122 F]. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan. You are allowed to enable this section, it allows you to enable or disable case open has been detected. The default value is ...option to set this option as [Enabled], you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow]. The default is [Disabled]....
...fan speed. The default value is [50 C/122 F]. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan. You are allowed to enable this section, it allows you to enable or disable case open has been detected. The default value is ...option to set this option as [Enabled], you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow]. The default is [Disabled]....