User Manual
Page 5
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you require technical support related to quality and endurance. 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 I/O Panel Shield 5 You may find the latest VGA...
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you require technical support related to quality and endurance. 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 I/O Panel Shield 5 You may find the latest VGA...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 1
...arising from any defect or error in this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may appear in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply,... see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published October 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. Disclaimer: Specifications and information ...
...arising from any defect or error in this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may appear in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply,... see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published October 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. Disclaimer: Specifications and information ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 2
Orange) 25 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 12 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) 27 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Orange) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 26 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumper 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Blue) ...
Orange) 25 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 12 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) 27 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Orange) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 26 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumper 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Blue) ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 3
... Speaker and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. 3 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming...
... Speaker and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. 3 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 4
... to quality and endurance. 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 G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in the Support CD. 1. Because the ...found in the user manual presented 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 I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide...
... to quality and endurance. 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 G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in the Support CD. 1. Because the ...found in the user manual presented 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 I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 5
... CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM...
... CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 6
... - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Instant Boot - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard CPU Quiet Fan - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU, VCCM, NB..., SB,VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control...
... - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Instant Boot - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard CPU Quiet Fan - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU, VCCM, NB..., SB,VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 7
Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 20 for proper jumper settings. 2. You can also connect SATA hard disk to adjust the jumper settings. English 7 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard For special overclocking mode, please refer to page 15 for details. 4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® OS with overclocking, ...
Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 20 for proper jumper settings. 2. You can also connect SATA hard disk to adjust the jumper settings. English 7 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard For special overclocking mode, please refer to page 15 for details. 4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® OS with overclocking, ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 8
... motherboard offers stepless control, it is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 15. For EuP ready power supply ... Union to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Before you to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words...
... motherboard offers stepless control, it is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 15. For EuP ready power supply ... Union to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Before you to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 9
... is any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you uninstall any bent pin on...
... is any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you uninstall any bent pin on...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 10
... down and out on center of PnP cap to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Orient the CPU with black lines. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink...
... down and out on center of PnP cap to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Orient the CPU with black lines. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 11
... not interfere with tie-wrap to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English This cap must be secured on the motherboard.
... not interfere with tie-wrap to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English This cap must be secured on the motherboard.
Quick Installation Guide
Page 12
... incorrect orientation. Align 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-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English
... incorrect orientation. Align 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-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
Page 13
... that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 3. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card...
... that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 3. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 14
... provided by power supply. Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to short 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for PS/2 or USB wake up events. English 14 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open".
... provided by power supply. Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to short 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for PS/2 or USB wake up events. English 14 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open".
Quick Installation Guide
Page 15
... short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please refer to below jumper settings. 15 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Otherwise, the CPU may face the problem, that DRAM frequency will be strapped at higher frequency, so the DRAM can work properly on this...
... short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please refer to below jumper settings. 15 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Otherwise, the CPU may face the problem, that DRAM frequency will be strapped at higher frequency, so the DRAM can work properly on this...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 16
... four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the connector. English 16 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 Serial...
... four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the connector. English 16 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 Serial...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 17
... Manager. C. E. B. 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 Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard.
... Manager. C. E. B. 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 Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard.
Quick Installation Guide
Page 18
... "Front Mic" Tab in "Front Mic" of "Playback" portion. Please connect a chassis fan cable to the ground pin. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard To activate the front mic. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to make the Front Mic as default record...
... "Front Mic" Tab in "Front Mic" of "Playback" portion. Please connect a chassis fan cable to the ground pin. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard To activate the front mic. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to make the Front Mic as default record...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 19
English tion 19 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to this motherboard provides 24-pin ...
English tion 19 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to this motherboard provides 24-pin ...