User Manual
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... our website for purchasing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter...
... our website for purchasing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter...
User Manual
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...Supports CPU up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 1) - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - Max. G31M-GS... Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Northbridge: Intel® G31 - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express ...
...Supports CPU up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 1) - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - Max. G31M-GS... Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Northbridge: Intel® G31 - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express ...
User Manual
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- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) - FCC, CE - HD Audio Jack: Line in...
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) - FCC, CE - HD Audio Jack: Line in...
User Manual
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... Before you need to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 17 for details. 4. Please check Intel® website for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Overclocking may be done at your own risk and expense. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64...- CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1600 DDR2 800 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 6. We are ...
... Before you need to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 17 for details. 4. Please check Intel® website for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Overclocking may be done at your own risk and expense. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64...- CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1600 DDR2 800 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 6. We are ...
User Manual
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... if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 2-3. 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 the socket. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation... recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Step 4. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. It is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 1. While pressing down lightly ...
... if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 2-3. 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 the socket. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation... recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Step 4. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. It is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 1. While pressing down lightly ...
User Manual
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...5. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Step 1. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Repeat with fan operation or contact other . Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Then connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. Ensure fan cables are securely... fastened and in good contact with Intel 775-LAND CPU to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4)....
...5. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Step 1. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Repeat with fan operation or contact other . Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Then connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. Ensure fan cables are securely... fastened and in good contact with Intel 775-LAND CPU to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4)....
User Manual
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... p.10 No. 12) Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 4) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect a CPU fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to the ground pin. Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 18) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED...accommodates several system front panel functions. Though this header. Click "Set Default Device" to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 23 ...
... p.10 No. 12) Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 4) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect a CPU fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to the ground pin. Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 18) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED...accommodates several system front panel functions. Though this header. Click "Set Default Device" to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 23 ...
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...Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Then, the drivers compatible to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. This section will guide you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 26 Please follow the order ... ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the support CD driver page. STEP 4: Connect the other end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the SATA /...
...Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Then, the drivers compatible to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. This section will guide you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 26 Please follow the order ... ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the support CD driver page. STEP 4: Connect the other end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the SATA /...
User Manual
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...) Memory Protection Technology is "Locked" or "Unlocked". This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. When this option is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. If it requires a computer system with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection...
...) Memory Protection Technology is "Locked" or "Unlocked". This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. When this option is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. If it requires a computer system with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection...
User Manual
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... to set this function may also select other 25% slacking off interval ratio. The default value is Intel's new power saving technology. You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to clock off . This item will work normally 75% of the time, and spend the other value as "Portable/Laptop" to [Enabled... Schemes" as operating frequency: 33 Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.
... to set this function may also select other 25% slacking off interval ratio. The default value is Intel's new power saving technology. You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to clock off . This item will work normally 75% of the time, and spend the other value as "Portable/Laptop" to [Enabled... Schemes" as operating frequency: 33 Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.
Quick Installation Guide
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... and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of this manual will be subject to this manual occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com...
... and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of this manual will be subject to this manual occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com...
Quick Installation Guide
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...174; Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Compatible with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 6 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Max. capacity of... system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 - Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - shared memory 384MB (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports CPU up to...
...174; Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Compatible with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 6 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Max. capacity of... system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 - Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - shared memory 384MB (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports CPU up to...
Quick Installation Guide
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...: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 14) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - CPU Temperature Sensing...
...: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 14) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - CPU Temperature Sensing...
Quick Installation Guide
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...installation guide of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1600 DDR2 800 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 ...ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 7. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 32 of your own risk and expense. bit with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support...
...installation guide of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1600 DDR2 800 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 ...ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 7. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 32 of your own risk and expense. bit with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support...
Quick Installation Guide
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...position at approximately 100 degrees. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Rotate the load lever to clear retention tab. Step 2-3. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 ...CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Step 2-4. Step 1. Step 1-3. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 11 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M...
...position at approximately 100 degrees. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Rotate the load lever to clear retention tab. Step 2-3. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 ...CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Step 2-4. Step 1. Step 1-3. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 11 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M...
Quick Installation Guide
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... to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in the Realtek Control panel. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 19 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English For Windows... CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 12) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS...
... to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in the Realtek Control panel. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 19 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English For Windows... CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 12) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS...
Quick Installation Guide
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... your optical drive first. STEP 3: Connect one end of your system, please insert the support CD to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, the drivers you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. Before you to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. English 21 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard This section will guide you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode...
... your optical drive first. STEP 3: Connect one end of your system, please insert the support CD to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, the drivers you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. Before you to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. English 21 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard This section will guide you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode...