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..., the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional...
..., the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional...
User Manual (VIA)
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...website for purchasing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Support CD...without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the Support CD. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide ...
...website for purchasing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Support CD...without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the Support CD. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of their respective companies, and are furnished for any errors or omissions that may appear in ...informational use only and subject to change without intent to the contents of this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of such damages arising from any defect...
... (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of their respective companies, and are furnished for any errors or omissions that may appear in ...informational use only and subject to change without intent to the contents of this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of such damages arising from any defect...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Slot (PCIE1) 12 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) 27 OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1 Jumper 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, 28 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) Purple) 2 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 North Bridge Controller 17 System...
... Slot (PCIE1) 12 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) 27 OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1 Jumper 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, 28 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) Purple) 2 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 North Bridge Controller 17 System...
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... panel audio header. Please refer to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Set "Speaker Configuration" to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double...
... panel audio header. Please refer to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Set "Speaker Configuration" to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double...
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... endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA...
... endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA...
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... Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - G31M-S Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm...
... Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - G31M-S Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm...
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... Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12) - 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 - CD in header - Voltage Monitoring: +... - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
... Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12) - 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 - CD in header - Voltage Monitoring: +... - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
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...will also be done at your hardware devices to surveil your system by the chipset vendor and is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to get the best system performance under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. Besides... read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 20 for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. Before installing SATAII hard disk to adjust your system. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Please check the table below for proper installation. 5. WARNING ...
...will also be done at your hardware devices to surveil your system by the chipset vendor and is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to get the best system performance under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. Besides... read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 20 for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. Before installing SATAII hard disk to adjust your system. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Please check the table below for proper installation. 5. WARNING ...
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... computing performance. 11. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of Intelligent Energy Saver. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Please visit our website for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 13...
... computing performance. 11. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of Intelligent Energy Saver. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Please visit our website for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 13...
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... before touching any bent pin on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or...
... before touching any bent pin on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or...
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... the two orientation key notches. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Step 1-2. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to clear retention tab. Step 2-3. Disengaging the lever by the edges where...
... the two orientation key notches. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Step 1-2. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to clear retention tab. Step 2-3. Disengaging the lever by the edges where...
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... fan connector on the socket surface. Step 1. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 4-2. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. If you press down on load plate, engage the load lever. It...
... fan connector on the socket surface. Step 1. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 4-2. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. If you press down on load plate, engage the load lever. It...
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...be damaged. 2. Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing ... ends fully snap back in the DDR2 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. It will operate at incorrect orientation. ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. For dual...
...be damaged. 2. Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing ... ends fully snap back in the DDR2 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. It will operate at incorrect orientation. ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. For dual...
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... PCI Express VGA card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged. Align the card connector with screws. 13 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English
... PCI Express VGA card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged. Align the card connector with screws. 13 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English
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...: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. If no jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. English 14 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
...: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. If no jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. English 14 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
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Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1 Jumper (OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 27) Default Note: If you need to adjust the jumpers. English 15 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Please refer to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you want to overclock the FSB800-CPU (e.g. Cel400, E1000, E2000, E4000, E5000, E6000 series CPU) to below jumper settings. Please short pin2, pin3 for OC800 jumper.
Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1 Jumper (OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 27) Default Note: If you need to adjust the jumpers. English 15 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Please refer to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you want to overclock the FSB800-CPU (e.g. Cel400, E1000, E2000, E4000, E5000, E6000 series CPU) to below jumper settings. Please short pin2, pin3 for OC800 jumper.
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... over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the SATA data cable can be connected to the instruction of the power supply. 16 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
... over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the SATA data cable can be connected to the instruction of the power supply. 16 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
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... and control of printer devices. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). 17 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. This is an interface for front panel audio cable that...
... and control of printer devices. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). 17 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. This is an interface for front panel audio cable that...
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... CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. To activate the front mic. If you want to the ground pin. 18 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. You don't need to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Set the Front Panel Control option...
... CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. To activate the front mic. If you want to the ground pin. 18 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. You don't need to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Set the Front Panel Control option...