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... latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. 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...
... latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. 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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..., and are furnished for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for informational use only ...appearing in this guide may or may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. Operation is subject...
..., and are furnished for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for informational use only ...appearing in this guide may or may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. Operation is 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 Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 13 Chassis Speaker Header 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue...
...; 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 Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 13 Chassis Speaker Header 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue...
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... HD Audio Manager" on your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. Please refer to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Set "Speaker Configuration" to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. Then reboot your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable...
... HD Audio Manager" on your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. Please refer to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Set "Speaker Configuration" to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. Then reboot your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable...
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.... 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-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 7.8-in the Support CD...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 1. More detailed information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41C-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently...
.... 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-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 7.8-in the Support CD...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 1. More detailed information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41C-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently...
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... of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports 5 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 7.8-in, 22.4 cm x 19.8 cm - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Pixel Shader...
... of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports 5 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 7.8-in, 22.4 cm x 19.8 cm - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Pixel Shader...
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...Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) 6 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard CPU Fan Tachometer English - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is ...Quiet Fan - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Print port header - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware...
...Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) 6 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard CPU Fan Tachometer English - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is ...Quiet Fan - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Print port header - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware...
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... under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. English 7 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 DDR2 667... thirdparty overclocking tools. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. * 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. Please check Intel...
... under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. English 7 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 DDR2 667... thirdparty overclocking tools. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. * 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. Please check Intel...
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...without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other than 50% under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of ASRock OC Tuner. To meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is capable of Intelligent Energy Saver. It is a ...for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for more details. 8 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English According to record the OC settings and share with the power supply manufacturer for the user to...
...without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other than 50% under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of ASRock OC Tuner. To meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is capable of Intelligent Energy Saver. It is a ...for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for more details. 8 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English According to record the OC settings and share with the power supply manufacturer for the user to...
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... power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, place it on the carpet or the like. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English
... power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, place it on the carpet or the like. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English
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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 plate to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with black lines. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use ...
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 plate to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with black lines. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use ...
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... IHS. English Step 2. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down lightly on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Close the socket: Step 4-1. Step 4-3. Step 3. Step 5. Step 4. Secure load lever with the CPU fan connector on the socket surface. Below is recommended to...
... IHS. English Step 2. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down lightly on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Close the socket: Step 4-1. Step 4-3. Step 3. Step 5. Step 4. Secure load lever with the CPU fan connector on the socket surface. Below is recommended to...
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... recommended to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. It is unable to install them in the set of the same color. Yellow slots; English 12 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard In other words, install them in the slots of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2). 2. 2.3 Installation of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in Dual...
... recommended to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. It is unable to install them in the set of the same color. Yellow slots; English 12 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard In other words, install them in the slots of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2). 2. 2.3 Installation of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in Dual...
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... orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Step 3. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Installing a DIMM Please make sure...
... orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Step 3. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Installing a DIMM Please make sure...
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... or the power cord is used for the card before you install the add-on this motherboard. Step 2. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English PCI slot: PCI slot is unplugged.
... or the power cord is used for the card before you install the add-on this motherboard. Step 2. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English PCI slot: PCI slot is unplugged.
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... the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. Please be disabled. (Disable EuP) 15 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is able to enable (see p.2 No. 16) 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you...
... the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. Please be disabled. (Disable EuP) 15 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is able to enable (see p.2 No. 16) 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you...
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... the SATAII connector on this motherboard, you need to below jumper setting. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. English 16 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2, No. 9) SATAII_2 SATAII_1 These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices...
... the SATAII connector on this motherboard, you need to below jumper setting. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. English 16 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2, No. 9) SATAII_2 SATAII_1 These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices...
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... p.2 No. 23) This is an interface for HD audio panel only. B. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Connect Ground (GND) 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 Ground (GND). If you use AC...
... p.2 No. 23) This is an interface for HD audio panel only. B. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Connect Ground (GND) 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 Ground (GND). If you use AC...
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... OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 18 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard
... OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 18 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard
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ATX Power Connector 24 (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. English n 19 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Failing to do so will cause the failure to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a ...
ATX Power Connector 24 (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. English n 19 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Failing to do so will cause the failure to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a ...