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All rights reserved. 1 G41C-VS User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 G41C-VS User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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...the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the hardware installation. In case any modifications of the...model you for purchasing ASRock G41C-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 ...
...the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the hardware installation. In case any modifications of the...model you for purchasing ASRock G41C-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 ...
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... Battery LPT1 Intel G41 Chipset PCIE1 RoHS CHA_FAN1 CLRCMOS1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 1 PCI1 SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 17 16 15 14 13 12 DX10 G41C-VS Intel ICH7 IDE1 11 SATAII_2 SATAII_1 7 8 9 10 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...
... Battery LPT1 Intel G41 Chipset PCIE1 RoHS CHA_FAN1 CLRCMOS1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 1 PCI1 SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 17 16 15 14 13 12 DX10 G41C-VS Intel ICH7 IDE1 11 SATAII_2 SATAII_1 7 8 9 10 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...
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... your chassis to ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Micro ATX form factor (8.8" x 7.8", 22.4 x 19.8 cm) motherboard. Chapter 2 Installation G41C-VS is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components...
... your chassis to ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Micro ATX form factor (8.8" x 7.8", 22.4 x 19.8 cm) motherboard. Chapter 2 Installation G41C-VS is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components...
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... System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 10/26/2009] Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to specify the system date. 27 BIOS Version : G41C-VS P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3148MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDRII1...
... System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 10/26/2009] Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to specify the system date. 27 BIOS Version : G41C-VS P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3148MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDRII1...
Quick Installation Guide
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... operation. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices ...kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to infringe. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of merchantability or fitness for any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide....
... operation. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices ...kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to infringe. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of merchantability or fitness for any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide....
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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; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 13 Chassis Speaker Header 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2) (...
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; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 13 Chassis Speaker Header 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2) (...
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... HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Please refer to the front panel audio header. For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports...
... HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Please refer to the front panel audio header. For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports...
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... be found 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 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on...-bystep installation guide. In case any modifications of this manual will be subject 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 the Support CD. Introduction Thank you are using. Because...
... be found 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 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on...-bystep installation guide. In case any modifications of this manual will be subject 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 the Support CD. Introduction Thank you are using. Because...
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... Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports 5 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - 1.2 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...
... Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports 5 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - 1.2 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...
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... 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required... Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 2 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 15) 6 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED...
... 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required... Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 2 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 15) 6 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED...
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... in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to adjust the jumper. * 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 subject to SATAII connector directly. 8. The maximum shared memory...
... in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to adjust the jumper. * 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 subject to SATAII connector directly. 8. The maximum shared memory...
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... European Union to EuP, the total AC power of Intelligent Energy Saver. 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 Please visit our website for the operation procedures of the completed system shall be noticed that the OC profile can...
... European Union to EuP, the total AC power of Intelligent Energy Saver. 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 Please visit our website for the operation procedures of the completed system shall be noticed that the OC profile can...
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Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Doing ...
Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Doing ...
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... the edges where are marked with black lines. Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Step 1. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Rotate the load lever to fully open...
... the edges where are marked with black lines. Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Step 1. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Rotate the load lever to fully open...
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... to the instruction manuals of IHS on the motherboard. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Connect fan header with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Step 3. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Step 1. It is an example to the CPU fan connector on...
... to the instruction manuals of IHS on the motherboard. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Connect fan header with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Step 3. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Step 1. It is an example to the CPU fan connector on...
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... 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of the same color. English 12 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard For dual channel configuration, you have to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; see p.2 No...
... 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of the same color. English 12 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard For dual channel configuration, you have to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; see p.2 No...
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... the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining...
... the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining...
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... the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA. Step 2. Keep the screws for PCI Express card with screws. 14 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Fasten the card to install expansion card that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used to the chassis...
... the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA. Step 2. Keep the screws for PCI Express card with screws. 14 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard English Fasten the card to install expansion card that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used to the chassis...
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... parameters to short 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. If you want to disable this motherboard to meet EuP standard. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is set to enabled, the Wake-On-LAN function under S3 (Suspend to...events. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. Please be disabled. (Disable EuP) 15 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2 No. 21) Default (Enable EuP) English Note: EUP_LAN and EUP_AUDIO jumper ...
... parameters to short 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. If you want to disable this motherboard to meet EuP standard. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is set to enabled, the Wake-On-LAN function under S3 (Suspend to...events. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. Please be disabled. (Disable EuP) 15 ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2 No. 21) Default (Enable EuP) English Note: EUP_LAN and EUP_AUDIO jumper ...