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...of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional... you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under...
...of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional... you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under...
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...but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in the guide or product. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions...to the following two conditions: (1) this guide are used only for informational use only and subject to infringe. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of such damages arising from any ...
...but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in the guide or product. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions...to the following two conditions: (1) this guide are used only for informational use only and subject to infringe. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of such damages arising from any ...
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... (SATAII_1; Orange) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 27 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 North Bridge Controller 17...
... (SATAII_1; Orange) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 27 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 North Bridge Controller 17...
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...system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", ...Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 VGA Port 9 COM Port 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * For G41M-GS3 motherboard, please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. Set "Speaker Configuration" to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker...
...system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", ...Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 VGA Port 9 COM Port 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * For G41M-GS3 motherboard, please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. Set "Speaker Configuration" to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker...
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...in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support ... might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in the Support CD. It delivers excellent...
...in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support ... might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in the Support CD. It delivers excellent...
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... Media Accelerator X4500 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 Memory - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 1) - G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - G41M-S3: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports FSB1333/1066/800...with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1.2 Specifications Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron®...
... Media Accelerator X4500 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 Memory - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 1) - G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - G41M-S3: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports FSB1333/1066/800...with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1.2 Specifications Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron®...
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... Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Chassis Fan Tachometer English - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - EuP Ready (EuP ready power...
... Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Chassis Fan Tachometer English - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - EuP Ready (EuP ready power...
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... possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is subject to page 15 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. English 7 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard For special overclocking mode, please refer to adjust the jumpers. Before you do not need to page 15 for the latest information. 8. The...
... possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is subject to page 15 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. English 7 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard For special overclocking mode, please refer to adjust the jumpers. Before you do not need to page 15 for the latest information. 8. The...
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...Union to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with your friends! ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Please visit our website for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Just launch this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. Please be... floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. It is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of ASRock OC Tuner. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is detected, the system will automatically shutdown....
...Union to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with your friends! ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Please visit our website for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Just launch this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. Please be... floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. It is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of ASRock OC Tuner. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is detected, the system will automatically shutdown....
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... or touch a safety grounded object before you uninstall any component. Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note...
... or touch a safety grounded object before you uninstall any component. Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note...
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... CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment...
... CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment...
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... proper installation, please kindly refer to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English 1. This cap must be secured on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 4. While pressing down on the socket surface. Step 4-3. Below...
... proper installation, please kindly refer to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English 1. This cap must be secured on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 4. While pressing down on the socket surface. Step 4-3. Below...
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... a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is not allowed to install...the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. It will operate at incorrect orientation. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Step 2. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2.
... a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is not allowed to install...the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. It will operate at incorrect orientation. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Step 2. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2.
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... onboard VGA. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for later use . Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Fasten the card to use . Step 3. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on this motherboard. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Remove...
... onboard VGA. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for later use . Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Fasten the card to use . Step 3. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on this motherboard. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Remove...
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... power supply. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is Short Open placed on these 2 pins. The data in CMOS. English 14 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. To clear and reset the system parameters to short 2 pins on pins...
... power supply. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is Short Open placed on these 2 pins. The data in CMOS. English 14 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. To clear and reset the system parameters to short 2 pins on pins...
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... FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please follow the instructions below to be overclocked very high. Please refer to below jumper settings. 15 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may...
... FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please follow the instructions below to be overclocked very high. Please refer to below jumper settings. 15 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may...
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... SATA data cables for the details. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. English 16 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 7) connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80...
... SATA data cables for the details. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. English 16 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 7) connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80...
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... motherboard. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 15) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 16) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I /O", select "Connector Settings" , choose 17 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English
... motherboard. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 15) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 16) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I /O", select "Connector Settings" , choose 17 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English
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... "OK". For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 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...
... "OK". For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 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...
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English tion 19 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 27) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause ...
English tion 19 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 27) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause ...