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...ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.7-in, 22.6 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Support...to this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 1 Introduction ...
...ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.7-in, 22.6 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Support...to this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 1 Introduction ...
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... - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - G41M-VGS3 Atheros® PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN AR8151, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - G41M-VS3 Atheros® PCIE x1 LAN AR8152, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x... DDR3 DIMM slots - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Supports EM64T CPU - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Supports...
... - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - G41M-VGS3 Atheros® PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN AR8151, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - G41M-VS3 Atheros® PCIE x1 LAN AR8152, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x... DDR3 DIMM slots - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Supports EM64T CPU - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Supports...
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... - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 17) - Hybrid Booster: - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) - Instant Boot - Trial) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 18) -
... - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 17) - Hybrid Booster: - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) - Instant Boot - Trial) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 18) -
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...) (see CAUTION 19) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to SATAII connector, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 18 for...for proper installation. 4. Certifications - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Before you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard, it will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied ...
...) (see CAUTION 19) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to SATAII connector, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 18 for...for proper installation. 4. Certifications - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Before you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard, it will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied ...
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...as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer... mode (S1), Suspend to EuP, the total AC power of the system or damage the CPU. 18. 14. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 16. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than before. If you can boost USB storage...
...as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer... mode (S1), Suspend to EuP, the total AC power of the system or damage the CPU. 18. 14. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 16. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than before. If you can boost USB storage...
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...returning the motherboard for after service. Close the socket: Step 4-1. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 4. While pressing down ...PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with the two alignment keys of load lever. 16 Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 3. Secure load lever with load...
...returning the motherboard for after service. Close the socket: Step 4-1. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 4. While pressing down ...PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with the two alignment keys of load lever. 16 Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 3. Secure load lever with load...
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... 2. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Step 4. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the ... to install and lock. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the socket surface. Step 6. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 1. Step 3. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with thumb to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page...
... 2. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Step 4. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the ... to install and lock. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the socket surface. Step 6. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 1. Step 3. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with thumb to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page...
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... the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. 21 Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard, you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Do... of the motherboard! Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.11, No. 13) SATAII_2 SATAII_1 These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. The current SATAII interface allows up to below jumper setting. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper....
... the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. 21 Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard, you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Do... of the motherboard! Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.11, No. 13) SATAII_2 SATAII_1 These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. The current SATAII interface allows up to below jumper setting. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper....
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Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can provides sufficient power. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector 24 (24-... connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Failing to do so will cause the failure to the ground pin. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 23 Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.11 No. 14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. ...
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can provides sufficient power. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector 24 (24-... connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Failing to do so will cause the failure to the ground pin. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 23 Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.11 No. 14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. ...
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You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the support CD driver page. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on page 8 for internal storage devices. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII ...hard disks into the drive bays of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to your system, please insert the support CD...
You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the support CD driver page. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on page 8 for internal storage devices. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII ...hard disks into the drive bays of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to your system, please insert the support CD...
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... to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) DRAM Voltage NB Voltage VTT Voltage GTLRef Voltage 1.60V 1.23V 1.20V 0.63Vtt [Auto] [Auto] [9] [Auto... [Auto] [Auto] Would you like to save current setting as Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to page 8 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Configurationoptions: [1N], [2N] and [Auto]. 29 You may select [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333...
... to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) DRAM Voltage NB Voltage VTT Voltage GTLRef Voltage 1.60V 1.23V 1.20V 0.63Vtt [Auto] [Auto] [9] [Auto... [Auto] [Auto] Would you like to save current setting as Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to page 8 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Configurationoptions: [1N], [2N] and [Auto]. 29 You may select [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333...
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...30V]. In this to your own requirements. 31 Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. DRAM Voltage Use this option, you plan to [2.05V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].... The default value of this feature is [Auto]. VTT Voltage Use this item to select VTT Voltage. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you are allowed to load and save current setting user defaults? Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech....
...30V]. In this to your own requirements. 31 Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. DRAM Voltage Use this option, you plan to [2.05V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].... The default value of this feature is [Auto]. VTT Voltage Use this item to select VTT Voltage. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you are allowed to load and save current setting user defaults? Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech....
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... Frequency (MHz) Use this option to select Overclock Mode. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. 33 Intel (R) Virtualization tech. This option will...Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio CMOS Setting 9 Enhanced Halt State Intel (R) Virtualization tech. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory Protection Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). When this option is unlocked, you plan to [Enabled], ...
... Frequency (MHz) Use this option to select Overclock Mode. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. 33 Intel (R) Virtualization tech. This option will...Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio CMOS Setting 9 Enhanced Halt State Intel (R) Virtualization tech. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory Protection Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). When this option is unlocked, you plan to [Enabled], ...
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... Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is Intel's new power saving technology. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item will work normally 75% of the time, and spend the.../Laptop" to enable this option to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. CPU Thermal Throttling You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. The default value is [...
... Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is Intel's new power saving technology. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item will work normally 75% of the time, and spend the.../Laptop" to enable this option to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. CPU Thermal Throttling You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. The default value is [...
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...CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.7-in the Support CD. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be available on ASRock... in , 22.6 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS...
...CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.7-in the Support CD. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be available on ASRock... in , 22.6 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS...
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Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 6 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Supports EM64T CPU - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Northbridge: Intel® G41 - shared memory 1759MB...
Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 6 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Supports EM64T CPU - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Northbridge: Intel® G41 - shared memory 1759MB...
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... CAUTION 12) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Chassis Fan Tachometer - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant English 7 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION...
... CAUTION 12) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Chassis Fan Tachometer - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant English 7 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION...
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...jumper. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR3 800 533 DDR3 800 * DDR3 1333 ... usage under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 8 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of your own risk and expense. FCC, CE, WHQL - CAUTION! ...
...jumper. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR3 800 533 DDR3 800 * DDR3 1333 ... usage under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 8 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of your own risk and expense. FCC, CE, WHQL - CAUTION! ...
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...simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your browser version is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 16. The performance may depend on -the-go. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock APP Charger ... friends and your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for a more details. 10 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English ASRock motherboards are required. While CPU overheat is IE8. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the ...
...simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your browser version is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 16. The performance may depend on -the-go. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock APP Charger ... friends and your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for a more details. 10 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English ASRock motherboards are required. While CPU overheat is IE8. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the ...
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...in removal. 12 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Orient the CPU with black lines. Step 2-3. Step 1-3. black line black line English Step 2-2. 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 cap with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated...
...in removal. 12 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Orient the CPU with black lines. Step 2-3. Step 1-3. black line black line English Step 2-2. 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 cap with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated...