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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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... to this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to the hardware installation. 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 Chapter 3 and 4 contain...
... to this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to the hardware installation. 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 Chapter 3 and 4 contain...
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... CAUTION 4) - Supports EM64T CPU - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Supports D-Sub with max. G41C-S: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16... 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 G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - Max. Micro ATX Form Factor:...
... CAUTION 4) - Supports EM64T CPU - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Supports D-Sub with max. G41C-S: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16... 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 G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - Max. Micro ATX Form Factor:...
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... SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Yellow) 21 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 22 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; 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...
... SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Yellow) 21 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 22 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; 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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..." to the front panel audio header. Then you will be disabled. If you need to connect a front panel audio cable to save your change . 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...
..." to the front panel audio header. Then you will be disabled. If you need to connect a front panel audio cable to save your change . 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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... damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Chapter 2 Installation G41C-GS / G41C-S is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Whenever you install motherboard components or change...
... damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Chapter 2 Installation G41C-GS / G41C-S is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Whenever you install motherboard components or change...
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... up the selected screen 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 : ...] Use this item to specify the system date. 28 System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system time. 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 12/01/2009...
... up the selected screen 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 : ...] Use this item to specify the system date. 28 System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system time. 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 12/01/2009...
Quick Installation Guide
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... registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages... in this guide are used only for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any...
... registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages... in this guide are used only for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any...
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..., Blue) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 20 BIOS SPI Chip (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Red) 2 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S) English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1;
..., Blue) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 20 BIOS SPI Chip (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Red) 2 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S) English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1;
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...Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Then you are allowed to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 3 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English Please follow below instructions according to the front panel audio header. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent... Headphone", and click "OK" to save your computer, you will be disabled. 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...
...Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Then you are allowed to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 3 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English Please follow below instructions according to the front panel audio header. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent... Headphone", and click "OK" to save your computer, you will be disabled. 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...
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..., Side Speaker function will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. If you are allowed to the OS you will be disabled. 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)...enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 4 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English Click "Power" to save your change . In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" ...
..., Side Speaker function will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. If you are allowed to the OS you will be disabled. 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)...enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 4 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English Click "Power" to save your change . In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" ...
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... related to this manual occur, the updated version will be found 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 In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide.
... related to this manual occur, the updated version will be found 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 In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide.
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... 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - G41C-S: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) ... 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 Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory...
... 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - G41C-S: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) ... 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 Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory...
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... (see CAUTION 9) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant 7 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) Hardware Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Chassis Temperature Sensing English...
... (see CAUTION 9) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant 7 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) Hardware Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Chassis Temperature Sensing English...
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... (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 a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 6. About ...caused by the chipset vendor and is defined by overclocking. We are not responsible for details. 3. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 4. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide"...
... (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 a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 6. About ...caused by the chipset vendor and is defined by overclocking. We are not responsible for details. 3. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 4. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide"...
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...able to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with others. OC DNA literally tells you install the PC system. 9 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English With OC DNA, you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the same motherboard. 13. Although this utility..., you to surveil your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. Please be shared and worked on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power ...
...able to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with others. OC DNA literally tells you install the PC system. 9 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English With OC DNA, you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the same motherboard. 13. Although this utility..., you to surveil your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. Please be shared and worked on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power ...
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... supply are required. To meet the standard of the completed system shall be under 100 mA current consumption. 15. EuP, stands for more details. 10 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English
... supply are required. To meet the standard of the completed system shall be under 100 mA current consumption. 15. EuP, stands for more details. 10 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English
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... comes with the component. 5. When placing screws into the socket if above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 11 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775...
... comes with the component. 5. When placing screws into the socket if above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 11 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775...
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... Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Step 2-3. Step 3. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 12 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 1-2. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch...
... Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Step 2-3. Step 3. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 12 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 1-2. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch...