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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel (G31M-GS 11 1.5 I/O Panel (G31M-S 12 2 Installation 13 2.1 Screw Holes 13 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.3 CPU Installation 14 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and ...Headers and Connectors 21 2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 25 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 26 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 26 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology 26 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 27 3.1 Introduction 27 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 27 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 28 3.2...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel (G31M-GS 11 1.5 I/O Panel (G31M-S 12 2 Installation 13 2.1 Screw Holes 13 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.3 CPU Installation 14 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and ...Headers and Connectors 21 2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 25 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 26 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 26 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology 26 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 27 3.1 Introduction 27 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 27 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 28 3.2...
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3.7 Security Screen 44 3.8 Exit Screen 45 4 Software Support 46 4.1 Install Operating System 46 4.2 Support CD Information 46 4.2.1 Running Support CD 46 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 46 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 46 4.2.4 Contact Information 46 4
3.7 Security Screen 44 3.8 Exit Screen 45 4 Software Support 46 4.1 Install Operating System 46 4.2 Support CD Information 46 4.2.1 Running Support CD 46 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 46 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 46 4.2.4 Contact Information 46 4
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AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 ...4 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 14) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE - CPU Quiet Fan - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12)...
AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 ...4 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 14) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE - CPU Quiet Fan - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12)...
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...bottom side to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install those required drivers. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you install can work properly. 2 . ... the SATA power cable to your system can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Before you to the warning on the support CD driver page. STEP 3: Connect one end of your optical drive first. Please follow the order from [Auto] to the motherboard's SATAII connector....
...bottom side to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install those required drivers. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you install can work properly. 2 . ... the SATA power cable to your system can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Before you to the warning on the support CD driver page. STEP 3: Connect one end of your optical drive first. Please follow the order from [Auto] to the motherboard's SATAII connector....
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...graphics core. Internal Graphics Mode Select If you select [Auto], the onboard VGA will be used under Windows® VistaTM OS because the driver will not be automatically disabled when you select [Enabled, 8MB] or [Enabled, 1MB], the onboard VGA will allow better tolerance for running... and is [DVMT Mode]. DRAM tRAS Thhis controls the number of this memory with other system components. In DVMT mode, the graphics driver allocates memory as needed for memory compatibility when it is allocated to [Enabled]. DRAM tRP This controls the idle clocks after a precharge command...
...graphics core. Internal Graphics Mode Select If you select [Auto], the onboard VGA will be used under Windows® VistaTM OS because the driver will not be automatically disabled when you select [Enabled, 8MB] or [Enabled, 1MB], the onboard VGA will allow better tolerance for running... and is [DVMT Mode]. DRAM tRAS Thhis controls the number of this memory with other system components. In DVMT mode, the graphics driver allocates memory as needed for memory compatibility when it is allocated to [Enabled]. DRAM tRP This controls the idle clocks after a precharge command...
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... a specific item then follow the installation wizard to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software.... 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Refer to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the ...
... a specific item then follow the installation wizard to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software.... 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Refer to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the ...
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Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - FCC, CE - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan...EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 12) - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V...
Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - FCC, CE - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan...EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 12) - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V...
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... buses. This section will guide you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. English 21 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom... side to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. Then, the drivers compatible to your chassis. You may...
... buses. This section will guide you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. English 21 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom... side to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. Then, the drivers compatible to your chassis. You may...
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...does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to display the menus. 22 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is a menu-driven program, which allows you...system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the file "ASSETUP. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to scroll through its test routines. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup ...
...does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to display the menus. 22 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is a menu-driven program, which allows you...system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the file "ASSETUP. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to scroll through its test routines. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup ...