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All rights reserved. 1 G41C-GS / G41C-S User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 G41C-GS / G41C-S User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S 11 1.4 I/O Panel (G41C-GS 12 1.5 I/O Panel (G41C-S 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM ...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S 11 1.4 I/O Panel (G41C-GS 12 1.5 I/O Panel (G41C-S 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM ...
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... 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 Package Contents ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 It...
... 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 Package Contents ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 It...
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Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 ... / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - G41C-S: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express...
Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 ... / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - G41C-S: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express...
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Red) 29 Front Panel Audio Header 13 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S) 1 23 4 19.8cm (7.8 in) 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 56 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 24.4cm (9.6 in) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-...
Red) 29 Front Panel Audio Header 13 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S) 1 23 4 19.8cm (7.8 in) 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 56 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 24.4cm (9.6 in) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-...
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... a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. 1.4 I/O Panel (G41C-GS) 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Line Out (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port...
... a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. 1.4 I/O Panel (G41C-GS) 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Line Out (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port...
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... precautions before touching any component. 2. Before you handle components. 3. Make sure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Do not over-tighten the screws! Chapter 2 Installation G41C-GS / G41C-S is detached from the wall socket before you and damages to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 14 Doing so may damage the motherboard. 2.2 Pre...
... precautions before touching any component. 2. Before you handle components. 3. Make sure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Do not over-tighten the screws! Chapter 2 Installation G41C-GS / G41C-S is detached from the wall socket before you and damages to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 14 Doing so may damage the motherboard. 2.2 Pre...
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... UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to select a field. 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... Item Change Field Select Field General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. G41C-GS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Tue 12...
... UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to select a field. 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... Item Change Field Select Field General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. G41C-GS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Tue 12...
Quick Installation Guide
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...any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published December 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the ...ASRock has been advised of the possibility of the FCC Rules. In no responsibility for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for identification or explanation and to infringe. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C...
...any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published December 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the ...ASRock has been advised of the possibility of the FCC Rules. In no responsibility for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for identification or explanation and to infringe. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C...
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...(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Red) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 30 775-Pin CPU Socket 15 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) 2 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard Red) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 4 ATX Power... Jumper (EUP_AUDIO1) 11 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 28 EUP LAN Jumper (EUP_LAN1) 12 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S) English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1;
...(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Red) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 30 775-Pin CPU Socket 15 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) 2 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard Red) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 4 ATX Power... Jumper (EUP_AUDIO1) 11 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 28 EUP LAN Jumper (EUP_LAN1) 12 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S) English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1;
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I/O Panel (G41C-GS) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Line Out (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 COM ... to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". Then you will be disabled. Please follow below instructions according to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 3 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the...
I/O Panel (G41C-GS) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Line Out (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 COM ... to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". Then you will be disabled. Please follow below instructions according to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 3 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the...
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...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . I/O Panel (G41C-S) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Line Out (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 COM... 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Click "Power" to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 4 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English
...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . I/O Panel (G41C-S) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Line Out (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 COM... 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Click "Power" to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 4 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English
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... in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield English 5 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard T/LINK SPEED ED LED LAN Port 1. Introduction Thank you are using... software might be updated, the content of the motherboard can be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in the Support CD. In case any modifications...
... in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield English 5 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard T/LINK SPEED ED LED LAN Port 1. Introduction Thank you are using... software might be updated, the content of the motherboard can be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in the Support CD. In case any modifications...
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...Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port 6 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual...1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x DDR2...
...Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port 6 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual...1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x DDR2...
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...connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header BIOS Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Chassis Temperature Sensing English - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore... and SPEED LED) - Instant Boot - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant 7 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard
...connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header BIOS Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Chassis Temperature Sensing English - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore... and SPEED LED) - Instant Boot - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant 7 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard
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... EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 6. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the latest information....SATA hard disk to SATAII mode. Please read the installation guide of your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English Certifications - FCC, CE - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is ...
... EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 6. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the latest information....SATA hard disk to SATAII mode. Please read the installation guide of your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English Certifications - FCC, CE - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is ...
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...settings and share with your hardware devices to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock Instant Flash is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. The software name itself - Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware ...properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you install the PC system. 9 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. Your friends then can press key during the POST or ...
...settings and share with your hardware devices to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock Instant Flash is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. The software name itself - Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware ...properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you install the PC system. 9 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. Your friends then can press key during the POST or ...
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... meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to define the power consumption for more details. 10 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English According to EuP, the total AC power of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition.
... meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to define the power consumption for more details. 10 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English According to EuP, the total AC power of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition.
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... you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. Failure to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 11 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English
... you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. Failure to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 11 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English
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Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 12 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-3. Step 3. Rotate the load plate to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with ...
Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 12 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-3. Step 3. Rotate the load plate to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with ...