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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 ... 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 Configuration 33 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 35 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 41 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 42 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 44 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 45 3.4.7 USB Configuration 46 3.5 ...
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 ... 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 Configuration 33 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 35 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 41 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 42 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 44 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 45 3.4.7 USB Configuration 46 3.5 ...
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...1) - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - G41M-VS3 Atheros® PCIE x1 LAN AR8152, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology...LAN I /O - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA Port - 4 ...
...1) - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - G41M-VS3 Atheros® PCIE x1 LAN AR8152, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology...LAN I /O - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA Port - 4 ...
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.... Certifications - ErP/EuP Ready (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 subject to page 21 for details. 3. Please refer to change. Before installing SATAII hard disk to the operating...you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 18 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 6.
.... Certifications - ErP/EuP Ready (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 subject to page 21 for details. 3. Please refer to change. Before installing SATAII hard disk to the operating...you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 18 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 6.
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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 Ready Designed in Taipei DDR3 1333 Dual Channel DDR3_A1 (64 ... B: USB3 LAN PHY 27 1 Top: Line In Center: Line Out Bottom: Mic In 26 25 USB 2.0 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...
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 Ready Designed in Taipei DDR3 1333 Dual Channel DDR3_A1 (64 ... B: USB3 LAN PHY 27 1 Top: Line In Center: Line Out Bottom: Mic In 26 25 USB 2.0 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...
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... Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. 2 . 1 0 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. This section will guide you install can be auto-detected and listed on this motherboard for...
... Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. 2 . 1 0 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. This section will guide you install can be auto-detected and listed on this motherboard for...
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... Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 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. 32 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced...
... Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 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. 32 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced...
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The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. Spread Spectrum This item should be enabled in advance. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Boot Failure Guard. This option ...
The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. Spread Spectrum This item should be enabled in advance. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Boot Failure Guard. This option ...
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... CH0 G1 (Command) This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G0 (Data). The default value is [Auto]. 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 Memory PAVP...
... CH0 G1 (Command) This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G0 (Data). The default value is [Auto]. 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 Memory PAVP...
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... boot graphic adapter priority. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Lite]. Intelligent Energy Saver Intelligent Energy Saver is the new graphics feature in Intel® 4 Series Express chipset family to adjust the shared memory size in this function. The default value is [DVMT Mode]. The default value is [Disabled]. Share Memory This allows...
... boot graphic adapter priority. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Lite]. Intelligent Energy Saver Intelligent Energy Saver is the new graphics feature in Intel® 4 Series Express chipset family to adjust the shared memory size in this function. The default value is [DVMT Mode]. The default value is [Disabled]. Share Memory This allows...
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... parallel port or disable it . ECP Mode DMA Channel Use this option is [ECP+EPP]. 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset Serial Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8 / IRQ4] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7...
... parallel port or disable it . ECP Mode DMA Channel Use this option is [ECP+EPP]. 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset Serial Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8 / IRQ4] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7...
Quick Installation Guide
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.../s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 6 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 22.6 cm x 17.0 cm - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse...
.../s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 6 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 22.6 cm x 17.0 cm - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse...
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... 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 a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to the ...- We are not responsible for proper jumper settings. 5. Please refer to page 17 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is no such limitation. 6. Overclocking may be done at DDR3 533 if you adopt a DDR3 800 memory... 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 8 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English
... 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 a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to the ...- We are not responsible for proper jumper settings. 5. Please refer to page 17 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is no such limitation. 6. Overclocking may be done at DDR3 533 if you adopt a DDR3 800 memory... 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 8 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English
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...Please refer to the warning on page 8 for internal storage devices. This section will guide you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 21 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA ... hard disk. 2 . 7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can be auto-detected and listed on this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you to your optical drive first. You may...
...Please refer to the warning on page 8 for internal storage devices. This section will guide you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 21 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA ... hard disk. 2 . 7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can be auto-detected and listed on this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you to your optical drive first. You may...