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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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...ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Instant Boot - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - ...supply is required) (see CAUTION 10) - Supports "Plug and Play" - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11) - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant...
...ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Instant Boot - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - ...supply is required) (see CAUTION 10) - Supports "Plug and Play" - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11) - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant...
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...side to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install those required drivers. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 26 You... may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the support CD driver page. This section will guide you install can work properly. 2 . 1 2 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which...
...side to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install those required drivers. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 26 You... may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the support CD driver page. This section will guide you install can work properly. 2 . 1 2 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which...
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...Clocks], [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks] and [Auto]. the onboard VGA will be used under Windows® VistaTM OS because the driver will intelligently detect physical memory available and allocate necessary video memory. 34 DRAM tRCD This controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the... VGA card. Flexibility Option The default value of DRAM clocks for running graphics applications and is [PCI]. In DVMT mode, the graphics driver allocates memory as needed for TRAS. The default value is cooperatively using this option is [DVMT Mode].
...Clocks], [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks] and [Auto]. the onboard VGA will be used under Windows® VistaTM OS because the driver will intelligently detect physical memory available and allocate necessary video memory. 34 DRAM tRCD This controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the... VGA card. Flexibility Option The default value of DRAM clocks for running graphics applications and is [PCI]. In DVMT mode, the graphics driver allocates memory as needed for TRAS. The default value is cooperatively using this option is [DVMT Mode].
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...ROM drive. or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please install the necessary drivers to your computer. Refer to activate the... CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your dealer for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN ...
...ROM drive. or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please install the necessary drivers to your computer. Refer to activate the... CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your dealer for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN ...
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... Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - CPU/Chassis... for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Supports "Plug and Play" -
... Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - CPU/Chassis... for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Supports "Plug and Play" -
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... end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.8 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. English 21 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the motherboard's SATAII connector...
... end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.8 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. English 21 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the motherboard's SATAII connector...
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...press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to scroll through its test routines. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD. 4. To begin using ... utility; It will enhance motherboard features. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 22 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to be user-friendly. Software Support CD information ...
...press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to scroll through its test routines. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD. 4. To begin using ... utility; It will enhance motherboard features. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 22 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to be user-friendly. Software Support CD information ...