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... information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One...
... information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One...
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... Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may appear in this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special... damages (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 defect or error in any form or by any means, except ...
... Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may appear in this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special... damages (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 defect or error in any form or by any means, except ...
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...-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Red) 27 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Red) 26 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumper 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Orange) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Blue...
...-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Red) 27 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Red) 26 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumper 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Orange) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Blue...
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... Manager" on your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. Please refer to the front panel audio header. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-S3 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...
... Manager" on your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. Please refer to the front panel audio header. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-S3 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 motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G41M-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming...
... case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G41M-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming...
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Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports EM64T CPU - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. ...
Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports EM64T CPU - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. ...
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... Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Instant Boot - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer English - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 10) - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD...
... Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Instant Boot - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer English - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 10) - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD...
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.... Before you need to adjust your own risk and expense. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. English 7 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Please check Intel® website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is no such limitation. 7. You can also connect SATA hard...
.... Before you need to adjust your own risk and expense. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. English 7 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Please check Intel® website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is no such limitation. 7. You can also connect SATA hard...
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...settings and share with the power supply manufacturer for the completed system. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to get the best system performance under 1.00W in Flash ROM. According to provide exceptional power saving ...on the same motherboard. 14. With this tool and save the new BIOS file to define the power consumption for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by European Union to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then ...
...settings and share with the power supply manufacturer for the completed system. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to get the best system performance under 1.00W in Flash ROM. According to provide exceptional power saving ...on the same motherboard. 14. With this tool and save the new BIOS file to define the power consumption for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by European Union to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then ...
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Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on the carpet or ...
Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on the carpet or ...
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Step 1-2. Step 2. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP ...
Step 1-2. Step 2. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP ...
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... with remaining fasteners. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for after service. Step 3. Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Step 6. Step 4-3. Below is recommended to use the cap tab to illustrate the installation of IHS on load plate, engage the load lever...
... with remaining fasteners. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for after service. Step 3. Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Step 6. Step 4-3. Below is recommended to use the cap tab to illustrate the installation of IHS on load plate, engage the load lever...
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...and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Step 1. If you install only one correct orientation. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches ... in the DDR3 DIMM slots to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 3.
...and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Step 1. If you install only one correct orientation. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches ... in the DDR3 DIMM slots to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 3.
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..., SATA2 card, etc. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to [Auto], then the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen...
..., SATA2 card, etc. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to [Auto], then the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen...
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...". To clear and reset the system parameters to short 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. After waiting for PS/2 or USB wake up events. English 14 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is Short Open placed on these 2 pins. The data in CMOS. Jumper...
...". To clear and reset the system parameters to short 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. After waiting for PS/2 or USB wake up events. English 14 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is Short Open placed on these 2 pins. The data in CMOS. Jumper...
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... Standard Setting: If you adopt below DRAM / CPU configuration on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to below jumper settings. 15 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Please refer to FSB1333 (by BIOS setting) you may not work properly on this motherboard. DRAM CPU Jumper Settings DDR3 533 FSB533 DDR3 1333...
... Standard Setting: If you adopt below DRAM / CPU configuration on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to below jumper settings. 15 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Please refer to FSB1333 (by BIOS setting) you may not work properly on this motherboard. DRAM CPU Jumper Settings DDR3 533 FSB533 DDR3 1333...
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... cables for the details. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. English 16 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard
... cables for the details. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. English 16 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard
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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-S3 Motherboard English Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. F. B. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). Each USB 2.0 header can...
... 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-S3 Motherboard English Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. F. B. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). Each USB 2.0 header can...
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... the ground pin. Click "Set Default Device" to the "Front Mic" Tab in "Front Mic" of "Playback" portion. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard To activate the front mic.
... the ground pin. Click "Set Default Device" to the "Front Mic" Tab in "Front Mic" of "Playback" portion. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard To activate the front mic.
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... motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. English tion 19 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply...
... motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. English tion 19 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply...