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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3) ......... 11 1.4 I/O Panel (G41M-VGS3 12 1.5 I/O Panel (G41M-VS3 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 ... / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 25 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 25 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology 25 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 26 3.1 Introduction 26 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 26 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 27 3.2 Main Screen 27 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 29 3.4 Advanced Screen 32 3.4.1 CPU...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3) ......... 11 1.4 I/O Panel (G41M-VGS3 12 1.5 I/O Panel (G41M-VS3 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 ... / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 25 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 25 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology 25 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 26 3.1 Introduction 26 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 26 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 27 3.2 Main Screen 27 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 29 3.4 Advanced Screen 32 3.4.1 CPU...
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... 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under...
... 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under...
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...) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - AMI Legal BIOS - Trial) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Quiet Fan - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 17) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see...
...) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - AMI Legal BIOS - Trial) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Quiet Fan - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 17) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see...
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...the reservation for proper installation. 4. Please read the installation guide of memory modules on this motherboard, it will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Please refer to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard... (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 19) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 6. Power Management for proper jumper settings. 5. Overclocking may be done at DDR3...
...the reservation for proper installation. 4. Please read the installation guide of memory modules on this motherboard, it will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Please refer to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard... (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 19) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 6. Power Management for proper jumper settings. 5. Overclocking may be done at DDR3...
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...other complicated flash utility. Your friends then can update your overclocking record under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. With OC DNA, you ...longer only available at Wii. 9. ASRock AIWI is capable of ASRock OC Tuner. Also, please do not forget to pay attention to ASRock official website regularly, we will continuously provide you have to save the new BIOS file to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please visit our ...
...other complicated flash utility. Your friends then can update your overclocking record under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. With OC DNA, you ...longer only available at Wii. 9. ASRock AIWI is capable of ASRock OC Tuner. Also, please do not forget to pay attention to ASRock official website regularly, we will continuously provide you have to save the new BIOS file to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please visit our ...
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...Connector (SATAII_1; Blue) 26 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 13 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3) 1 23 4 5 17.0cm (6.7 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 1 COM1 FSB1333 ErP/EuP... T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 Super IO Intel G41 Chipset FSB1 24 HD_AUDIO1 EUP_LAN 1 LPT1 23 1 1 6 22 1 EUP_AUDIO1 PCIE1 21 20 AUDIO 19 CODEC 8Mb BIOS CMOS Battery RoHS DX10 Intel ICH7 7 18 PCI1 USB6_7 17 CHA_FAN1 1 SPEAKER1 CLRCMOS1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 PANEL 1 IDE1 8 HDLED RESET 1 USB4_5 S ATA I I _ 4...
...Connector (SATAII_1; Blue) 26 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 13 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3) 1 23 4 5 17.0cm (6.7 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 1 COM1 FSB1333 ErP/EuP... T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 Super IO Intel G41 Chipset FSB1 24 HD_AUDIO1 EUP_LAN 1 LPT1 23 1 1 6 22 1 EUP_AUDIO1 PCIE1 21 20 AUDIO 19 CODEC 8Mb BIOS CMOS Battery RoHS DX10 Intel ICH7 7 18 PCI1 USB6_7 17 CHA_FAN1 1 SPEAKER1 CLRCMOS1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 PANEL 1 IDE1 8 HDLED RESET 1 USB4_5 S ATA I I _ 4...
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If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the BIOS options "Primary Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to use . If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 ...
If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the BIOS options "Primary Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to use . If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 ...
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..., but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to [Manual]. This section will guide you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode...
..., but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to [Manual]. This section will guide you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode...
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..., the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set... up the computer. You may not exactly match what you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press to enter the...
..., the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set... up the computer. You may not exactly match what you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press to enter the...
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...jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview G41M-VGS3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date ...[14:00:09] [Fri 12/18/2009] BIOS Version : G41M-VGS3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3148MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache ...
...jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview G41M-VGS3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date ...[14:00:09] [Fri 12/18/2009] BIOS Version : G41M-VGS3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3148MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache ...
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...] Use this item to specify the system date. 28 System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system time. G41M-VS3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 12/18/2009...] BIOS Version : G41M-VS3 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...
...] Use this item to specify the system date. 28 System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system time. G41M-VS3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 12/18/2009...] BIOS Version : G41M-VS3 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...
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3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt on the CPU and memory module you can set up overclocking features. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings DRAM Frequency DRAM Command Rate DRAM Timing Configuration Ratio CMOS Setting 9 Intel (R) ...
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt on the CPU and memory module you can set up overclocking features. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings DRAM Frequency DRAM Command Rate DRAM Timing Configuration Ratio CMOS Setting 9 Intel (R) ...
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...: 5. The default value is [Auto]. Min: 2. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM tWR This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRCD. DRAM Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker DRAM Timing Control DRAM tCL 6 DRAM tRCD 6 DRAM tRP 6 DRAM tRAS 15 DRAM tRFC 44 DRAM tWR 6 DRAM tWTR 4 DRAM tRRD...
...: 5. The default value is [Auto]. Min: 2. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM tWR This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRCD. DRAM Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker DRAM Timing Control DRAM tCL 6 DRAM tRCD 6 DRAM tRP 6 DRAM tRAS 15 DRAM tRFC 44 DRAM tWR 6 DRAM tWTR 4 DRAM tRRD...
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... 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings Options for the following items: CPU Configuration...
... 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings Options for the following items: CPU Configuration...
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... " Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech." PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this motherboard. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is set to adjust CPU frequency. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio CMOS Setting 9 Enhanced Halt State Intel...
... " Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech." PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this motherboard. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is set to adjust CPU frequency. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio CMOS Setting 9 Enhanced Halt State Intel...
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DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM RCOMP STRENGTH Settings DRAM CH0 RCOMP STRENGTH Info : 54-0-11-6-6-6-6 DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT DRAM CH0 G0 (Data) DRAM CH0 G1 (...]. Max: 15. Max: 15. DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G2 (Control1). Min: 1. The default value is [Auto]. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration Fixed Mode Operation [Enabled] Intelligent Energy Saver Primary Graphics Adapter Shared...
DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM RCOMP STRENGTH Settings DRAM CH0 RCOMP STRENGTH Info : 54-0-11-6-6-6-6 DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT DRAM CH0 G0 (Data) DRAM CH0 G1 (...]. Max: 15. Max: 15. DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G2 (Control1). Min: 1. The default value is [Auto]. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration Fixed Mode Operation [Enabled] Intelligent Energy Saver Primary Graphics Adapter Shared...
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... number of DRAM CH0 CTRL2 SKEW. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM DLL SKEW Settings DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0 DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW [Auto] DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0 DRAM CH0 CLKSET1...
... number of DRAM CH0 CTRL2 SKEW. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM DLL SKEW Settings DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0 DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW [Auto] DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0 DRAM CH0 CLKSET1...
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... [Maximum DVMT] only appears when you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will intelligently detect physical memory available and allocate necessary video memory. Besides the BIOS option, you want to enable this option to enable or disable flex mode operation feature. The default value is [DVMT Mode]. The default value is...
... [Maximum DVMT] only appears when you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will intelligently detect physical memory available and allocate necessary video memory. Besides the BIOS option, you want to enable this option to enable or disable flex mode operation feature. The default value is [DVMT Mode]. The default value is...
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... turn on the system. ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on STR Resume" will enable this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit...
... turn on the system. ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on STR Resume" will enable this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit...
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... will work. Likewise, if it is set to select between [SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4], [SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1], [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4] and [PATA Only]. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave [Enhanced] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected...
... will work. Likewise, if it is set to select between [SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4], [SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1], [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4] and [PATA Only]. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave [Enhanced] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected...