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... motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41C-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Because the motherboard specifications and...-by-step guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 7.8-in, 22.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock G41C-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-VS Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (...
... motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41C-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Because the motherboard specifications and...-by-step guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 7.8-in, 22.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock G41C-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-VS Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (...
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... (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any means, except duplication of the FCC Rules. Copyright Notice: No... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this guide are used only for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the purchaser for informational use only and subject...
... (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any means, except duplication of the FCC Rules. Copyright Notice: No... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this guide are used only for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the purchaser for informational use only and subject...
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...; Red) 23 Front Panel Audio Header 11 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 24 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Red) 22 EUP LAN Jumper (EUP_LAN1) 10 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1;
...; Red) 23 Front Panel Audio Header 11 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 24 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Red) 22 EUP LAN Jumper (EUP_LAN1) 10 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1;
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... connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 3 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01...
... connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 3 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01...
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...case any modifications of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 7.8-in the Support CD. ...in the user manual presented in , 22.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock G41C-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-VS Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require ...
...case any modifications of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 7.8-in the Support CD. ...in the user manual presented in , 22.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock G41C-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-VS Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require ...
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... system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports 5 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Atheros® PCIEx1 LAN AR8132L -
... system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports 5 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Atheros® PCIEx1 LAN AR8132L -
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...and Play" - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 15) 6 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit... Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 2 x ...
...and Play" - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 15) 6 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit... Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 2 x ...
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...; 7 / VistaTM / XP. Please check Intel® website for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. English 7 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard * 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. This...
...; 7 / VistaTM / XP. Please check Intel® website for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. English 7 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard * 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. This...
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...in off mode condition. Frequencies other complicated flash utility. EuP, stands for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. With this motherboard offers stepless control, it is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause ...and share with the power supply manufacturer for the completed system. According to define the power consumption for more details. 8 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you to get the...
...in off mode condition. Frequencies other complicated flash utility. EuP, stands for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. With this motherboard offers stepless control, it is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause ...and share with the power supply manufacturer for the completed system. According to define the power consumption for more details. 8 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you to get the...
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... Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall any component. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place...
... Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall any component. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place...
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Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Rotate the load lever to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. Step 2. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment ...
Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Rotate the load lever to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. Step 2. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment ...
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Step 4-3. Step 5. Step 6. While pressing down lightly on the socket surface. Step 4. Align fasteners with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to install and lock. Step 1. Repeat with thumb to ensure cable does not interfere with the motherboard throughholes. 1. ...
Step 4-3. Step 5. Step 6. While pressing down lightly on the socket surface. Step 4. Align fasteners with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to install and lock. Step 1. Repeat with thumb to ensure cable does not interfere with the motherboard throughholes. 1. ...
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... install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the set of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in Dual Channel (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots; English 12 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard In other words, you always need to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. For dual channel configuration, you have to install them in the...
... install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the set of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in Dual Channel (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots; English 12 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard In other words, you always need to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. For dual channel configuration, you have to install them in the...
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... DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 1. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English
... DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 1. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English
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... screen will be onboard VGA. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English If you intend to install expansion card that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used to use . Step...
... screen will be onboard VGA. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English If you intend to install expansion card that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used to use . Step...
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.... 16) 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you may short pin2 and pin3. Please be disabled. (Disable EuP) 15 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is able to clear the data in CMOS...
.... 16) 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you may short pin2 and pin3. Please be disabled. (Disable EuP) 15 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is able to clear the data in CMOS...
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... ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of your IDE device vendor for the details. Please short pin2, pin3 for internal storage devices. English 16 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors.
... ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of your IDE device vendor for the details. Please short pin2, pin3 for internal storage devices. English 16 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors.
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.... Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. 17 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the lower right hand taskbar to the front panel audio header as...
.... Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. 17 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the lower right hand taskbar to the front panel audio header as...
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... fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 18 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Click the right-top "Folder" icon , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save...
... fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 18 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Click the right-top "Folder" icon , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save...
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... plug to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. English n 19 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard ATX Power Connector 24 (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. To use the 20-pin ATX power...
... plug to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. English n 19 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard ATX Power Connector 24 (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. To use the 20-pin ATX power...