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... Guide 27 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 28 2.12 Driver Installation Guide 28 2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology 28 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 29 3.1 Introduction 29 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 29 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 30 3.2 Main Screen 30 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 31 3.4 Advanced Screen 35 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 36 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 38...
... Guide 27 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 28 2.12 Driver Installation Guide 28 2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology 28 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 29 3.1 Introduction 29 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 29 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 30 3.2 Main Screen 30 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 31 3.4 Advanced Screen 35 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 36 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 38...
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... subject to the hardware installation. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41MH/USB3 R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.4-in, 24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) ASRock G41MH/USB3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41MH/USB3 R2.0 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One...
... subject to the hardware installation. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41MH/USB3 R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.4-in, 24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) ASRock G41MH/USB3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41MH/USB3 R2.0 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One...
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... devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x TPM header - HD Audio Jack: Line in header - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock Instant Boot - CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone - 2 x USB 3.0 ports by ASMedia ASM1042, support USB 1.0/ 2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN...
... devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x TPM header - HD Audio Jack: Line in header - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock Instant Boot - CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone - 2 x USB 3.0 ports by ASMedia ASM1042, support USB 1.0/ 2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN...
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...components and devices of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 37. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to read "Untied ...Overclocking Technology" on this motherboard, it will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty ...
...components and devices of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 37. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to read "Untied ...Overclocking Technology" on this motherboard, it will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty ...
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...use FAT32/16/12 file system. 11. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. With this tool and save the new BIOS file to your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for system usage under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording ... systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of charging your Apple devices, such as a profile and share with your BIOS only in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you what it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without sacrificing...
...use FAT32/16/12 file system. 11. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. With this tool and save the new BIOS file to your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for system usage under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording ... systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of charging your Apple devices, such as a profile and share with your BIOS only in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you what it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without sacrificing...
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...6 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) HDMI1 24.4cm (9.6 in) G41MH/USB3 29 LAN PHY USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 HD_AUDIO1 Intel G41 Chipset TPM1 1 7 CHA_FAN1 8 1 ErP/EuP Ready Gigabit LAN Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT ... Connector (FLOPPY1) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 24 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 9 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 10 BIOS SPI Chip 26 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 11 South Bridge Controller 27 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 12 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 28 PCI...
...6 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) HDMI1 24.4cm (9.6 in) G41MH/USB3 29 LAN PHY USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 HD_AUDIO1 Intel G41 Chipset TPM1 1 7 CHA_FAN1 8 1 ErP/EuP Ready Gigabit LAN Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT ... Connector (FLOPPY1) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 24 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 9 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 10 BIOS SPI Chip 26 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 11 South Bridge Controller 27 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 12 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 28 PCI...
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... section will guide you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of the SATA data cable to [Manual]. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, CPU...
... section will guide you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of the SATA data cable to [Manual]. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, CPU...
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... of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. If 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 locate and load the Operating System..., 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 get into the sub screen. 29 You may not...
... of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. If 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 locate and load the Operating System..., 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 get into the sub screen. 29 You may not...
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...function description of each navigation key. 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 05/20/2011] BIOS Version : G41MH/USB3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Pentium (R) Dual CPU E2220 @ 2.40GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2400MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/A3 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDR3_A1...
...function description of each navigation key. 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 05/20/2011] BIOS Version : G41MH/USB3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Pentium (R) Dual CPU E2220 @ 2.40GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2400MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/A3 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDR3_A1...
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... this item to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Disabled] DRAM Frequency DRAM Command Rate DRAM...
... this item to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Disabled] DRAM Frequency DRAM Command Rate DRAM...
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...: 24. DRAM tWTR This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 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...
...: 24. DRAM tWTR This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 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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.... Setting wrong values in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Select the proper BIOS file to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults...ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update process completes. 35 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section, ...
.... Setting wrong values in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Select the proper BIOS file to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults...ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update process completes. 35 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section, ...
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... automatically enable the overclocking function when your CPU is unlocked, you will find this item appear to page 28 for better system stability. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Spread Spectrum [Auto] [200] [100...
... automatically enable the overclocking function when your CPU is unlocked, you will find this item appear to page 28 for better system stability. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Spread Spectrum [Auto] [200] [100...
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...number of DRAM CH0 G0 (Data). The default value is [Auto]. Max: 15. Min: 1. Min: 1. 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) [Auto]...Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 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...
...number of DRAM CH0 G0 (Data). The default value is [Auto]. Max: 15. Min: 1. Min: 1. 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) [Auto]...Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 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...
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... controls the number of DRAM CH0 CTRL3 SKEW. DRAM CH0 CTRL3 SKEW This controls the number of DRAM CH0 CTRL1 SKEW. 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...
... controls the number of DRAM CH0 CTRL3 SKEW. DRAM CH0 CTRL3 SKEW This controls the number of DRAM CH0 CTRL1 SKEW. 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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... Express chipset family to set this function. The default value is hardware-based 128-bit AES decryption. 41 The default value is [PCI]. Besides the BIOS option, you to support increased content protection and robustness requirements for premium content playback (Bluray disc). [Lite] mode is the encryption of DRAM CH1 CTRL3...
... Express chipset family to set this function. The default value is hardware-based 128-bit AES decryption. 41 The default value is [PCI]. Besides the BIOS option, you to support increased content protection and robustness requirements for premium content playback (Bluray disc). [Lite] mode is the encryption of DRAM CH1 CTRL3...
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... Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Suspend to RAM Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Check Ready Bit Restore on the system.
... Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Suspend to RAM Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Check Ready Bit Restore on the system.
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... four IDE devices under legacy OS (Windows NT), you select [PATA Only], then all SATAII will not work, only IDE will not work . 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...
... four IDE devices under legacy OS (Windows NT), you select [PATA Only], then all SATAII will not work, only IDE will not work . 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...
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TYPE Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to automatically detect the hard disk drive. LBA/Large Mode Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode ... is [Auto]. Storage Device Configuration You may set the storage configuration for the device that you can write or read data from the hard disk. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T.
TYPE Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to automatically detect the hard disk drive. LBA/Large Mode Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode ... is [Auto]. Storage Device Configuration You may set the storage configuration for the device that you can write or read data from the hard disk. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T.
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PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for compatible IDE devices. ...
PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for compatible IDE devices. ...