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...VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in, 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ... about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain ...
...VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in, 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ... about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain ...
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... only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for...ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any defect or error in advance. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-VS...
... only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for...ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any defect or error in advance. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-VS...
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Red) 23 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Red) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2) 13 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 15 ...
Red) 23 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Red) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2) 13 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 15 ...
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... click "ok". Please refer to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Set "Speaker Configuration" to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-VS 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...
... click "ok". Please refer to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Set "Speaker Configuration" to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-VS 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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... and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because... introduction of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable...
... and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because... introduction of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable...
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... I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to 65W - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Supports EM64T CPU - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 -
... I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to 65W - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Supports EM64T CPU - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 -
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... Chassis Fan Tachometer - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / ... VCCM, NB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Fan Tachometer -
... Chassis Fan Tachometer - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / ... VCCM, NB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Fan Tachometer -
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...please check page 36 of Intelligent Energy Saver. Please check Intel® website for details. 4. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of "User Manual" ... performance. Please visit our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 5. For Windows®...
...please check page 36 of Intelligent Energy Saver. Please check Intel® website for details. 4. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of "User Manual" ... performance. Please visit our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 5. For Windows®...
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...between the CPU and the heatsink when you to perform over-clocking. Please be under 100 mA current consumption. According to access ASRock Instant Flash. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS... checking with the power supply manufacturer for the completed system. According to define the power consumption for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English 11. ASRock Instant Flash is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the completed system shall be noted that...
...between the CPU and the heatsink when you to perform over-clocking. Please be under 100 mA current consumption. According to access ASRock Instant Flash. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS... checking with the power supply manufacturer for the completed system. According to define the power consumption for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English 11. ASRock Instant Flash is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the completed system shall be noted that...
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..., NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. 2. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you handle...
..., NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. 2. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you handle...
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... ensure to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap...
... ensure to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap...
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... service. Step 5. If you press down lightly on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 3). Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard
... service. Step 5. If you press down lightly on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 3). Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard
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... and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-VS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is unable to install a DDR memory... slot. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at single channel mode. 1. It is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English
... and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-VS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is unable to install a DDR memory... slot. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at single channel mode. 1. It is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English
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... slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Align the card connector with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English
... slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Align the card connector with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English
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... jumper is "Short". Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to Disk), and S5 (Soft Off) will be disabled. (Disable EuP) 14 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Please be noticed that the 5VSB power efficiency is higher than 50% under S3 (Suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to enable (see p.2 ...in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. The data in CMOS. 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 100mA current consumption,...
... jumper is "Short". Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to Disk), and S5 (Soft Off) will be disabled. (Disable EuP) 14 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Please be noticed that the 5VSB power efficiency is higher than 50% under S3 (Suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to enable (see p.2 ...in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. The data in CMOS. 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 100mA current consumption,...
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...) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2, No. 11) SATAII_1 SATAII_2 These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. English uP) 15 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 12) (SATAII_2: see p.2 No. 8) connect the blue end connect the black end to the motherboard to the IDE...
...) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2, No. 11) SATAII_1 SATAII_2 These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. English uP) 15 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 12) (SATAII_2: see p.2 No. 8) connect the blue end connect the black end to the motherboard to the IDE...
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.... F. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. 16 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No...
.... F. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. 16 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No...
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... to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this header. If you want to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 17 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 14) Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this...
... to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this header. If you want to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 17 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 14) Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this...
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English 18 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Failing to do so will cause the failure to this connector. 1 Though this connector so that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ...
English 18 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Failing to do so will cause the failure to this connector. 1 Though this connector so that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ...
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... operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. English 19 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.8 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your...
... operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. English 19 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.8 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your...