User Manual
Page 5
... updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you require technical support related to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. 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...
... updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you require technical support related to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. 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...
User Manual
Page 6
...24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Max. Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports EM64T CPU - G41C-S: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / ...8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz - 1.2 Specifications Platform ...
...24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Max. Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports EM64T CPU - G41C-S: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / ...8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz - 1.2 Specifications Platform ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 5
... 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 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please...
... 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 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 6
... 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 capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology...
... 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 capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 7
... 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant 7 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION...
... 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant 7 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 8
... below for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is subject to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3...* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 6. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Due to SATAII connector, please read the...
... below for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is subject to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3...* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 6. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Due to SATAII connector, please read the...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 12
... notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to assist in removal. 12 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to clear retention tab. Orient the CPU with... right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated...
... notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to assist in removal. 12 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to clear retention tab. Orient the CPU with... right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 14
...unable to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; You may be activated. English 14 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard 2.3 Installation of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2). 2. Yellow slots; otherwise, this motherboard, it is installed in the slots of ...provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is ...
...unable to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; You may be activated. English 14 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard 2.3 Installation of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2). 2. Yellow slots; otherwise, this motherboard, it is installed in the slots of ...provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 18
... No. 15) (SATAII_3: see p.2, No. 12) (SATAII_4: see p.2, No. 13) SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for FSB1 jumper. FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 25) Default If you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3...66/100 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of the motherboard! Please refer to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. 18 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English The current SATAII interface allows up to below jumper setting. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are...
... No. 15) (SATAII_3: see p.2, No. 12) (SATAII_4: see p.2, No. 13) SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for FSB1 jumper. FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 25) Default If you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3...66/100 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of the motherboard! Please refer to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. 18 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English The current SATAII interface allows up to below jumper setting. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 19
... D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the motherboard. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the I/O panel, there are for AC'97 audio panel. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the ...system. 2. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to [Enabled]. 19 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English You don't need to OUT2_L. Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the chassis must support HDA to Ground (GND). C. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to...
... D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the motherboard. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the I/O panel, there are for AC'97 audio panel. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the ...system. 2. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to [Enabled]. 19 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English You don't need to OUT2_L. Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the chassis must support HDA to Ground (GND). C. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 20
... sufficient power. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 4) 12 Please connect an ATX power 13 supply to power up. 20 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to... ATX power supply. Failing to do so will cause the failure to this connector. 1 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see...
... sufficient power. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 4) 12 Please connect an ATX power 13 supply to power up. 20 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to... ATX power supply. Failing to do so will cause the failure to this connector. 1 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 21
... SATAII hard disks on page 8 for internal storage devices. Please follow the order from [Auto] to install those required drivers. English 21 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom ... SATAII hard disk. 2.8 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. This section will guide you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. Then, the drivers compatible to...
... SATAII hard disks on page 8 for internal storage devices. Please follow the order from [Auto] to install those required drivers. English 21 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom ... SATAII hard disk. 2.8 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. This section will guide you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. Then, the drivers compatible to...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 22
...-bit. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. It is designed to display the menus. 22 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English When you wish to select among the predetermined choices. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. 3. It will enhance motherboard features. otherwise, POST continues with the...
...-bit. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. It is designed to display the menus. 22 ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard English When you wish to select among the predetermined choices. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. 3. It will enhance motherboard features. otherwise, POST continues with the...