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4 Software Support 45 4.1 Install Operating System 45 4.2 Support CD Information 45 4.2.1 Running Support CD 45 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 45 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 45 4.2.4 Contact Information 45 4
4 Software Support 45 4.1 Install Operating System 45 4.2 Support CD Information 45 4.2.1 Running Support CD 45 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 45 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 45 4.2.4 Contact Information 45 4
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It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual 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...
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual 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...
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... Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Northbridge: Intel® G31 - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O 6 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front... Speaker / Microphone Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see ...
... Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Northbridge: Intel® G31 - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O 6 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front... Speaker / Microphone Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see ...
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... Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE * For...
... Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE * For...
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... 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® environment. About the setting of ASRock OC Tuner. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1600 DDR2 800 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 800...certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to change. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 9. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in overclocking mode. We are not responsible for the operation...
... 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® environment. About the setting of ASRock OC Tuner. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1600 DDR2 800 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 800...certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to change. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 9. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in overclocking mode. We are not responsible for the operation...
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... CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. 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 load plate tab under retention tab of the socket. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Secure load lever with...
... CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. 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 load plate tab under retention tab of the socket. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Secure load lever with...
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Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 1. Repeat with Intel 775-LAND CPU to dissipate heat. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with ...
Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 1. Repeat with Intel 775-LAND CPU to dissipate heat. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with ...
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... such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 2.5 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. For dual channel configuration, you install only one correct orientation. If you always need to...
... such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 2.5 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. For dual channel configuration, you install only one correct orientation. If you always need to...
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FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.10, No. 11) These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the motherboard! Placing ...
FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.10, No. 11) These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the motherboard! Placing ...
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...OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. Connect Ground (GND) to function correctly. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. B. This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection and ...control of printer devices. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.10 No. 15) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.10 No. 16) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND...
...OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. Connect Ground (GND) to function correctly. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. B. This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection and ...control of printer devices. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.10 No. 15) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.10 No. 16) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND...
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Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please ...
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please ...
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... below instruction with the best performance. otherwise, your reference. SAMSUNG 7531 8642 If pin 3 and pin 4 are just for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.
... below instruction with the best performance. otherwise, your reference. SAMSUNG 7531 8642 If pin 3 and pin 4 are just for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.
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...the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to your ...; ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Please follow the order from [Auto] to the warning on the support CD driver page. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. You may install ...
...the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to your ...; ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Please follow the order from [Auto] to the warning on the support CD driver page. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. You may install ...
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...Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from overheated. When this motherboard. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. in advance. Intel...C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of this motherboard is an enhancement to execute code. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep...
...Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from overheated. When this motherboard. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. in advance. Intel...C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of this motherboard is an enhancement to execute code. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep...
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...Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to system stability or compatibility issue with an Intel Pentium® 4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that enabling this function may also select other value as "Portable/Laptop" to set this ... memory above the total physical memory. The default value is selected, the motherboard will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. If you install Windows® XP and select [Auto], you install Windows®...
...Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to system stability or compatibility issue with an Intel Pentium® 4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that enabling this function may also select other value as "Portable/Laptop" to set this ... memory above the total physical memory. The default value is selected, the motherboard will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. If you install Windows® XP and select [Auto], you install Windows®...
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... AC/Power remains off mode. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/Power resumes and the system starts to use this feature if the system supports it. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on the system from the power-soft-off mode. The default value...
... AC/Power remains off mode. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/Power resumes and the system starts to use this feature if the system supports it. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on the system from the power-soft-off mode. The default value...
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... 4 SATAII 3 SATAII 4 IDE Device Configuration You may set to [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4], then SATAII_1, SATAII_3 will not work . Because Intel® ICH7 south bridge only supports four IDE devices under legacy OS (Windows NT), you have to choose [SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4], [SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1], or [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4] when the...
... 4 SATAII 3 SATAII 4 IDE Device Configuration You may set to [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4], then SATAII_1, SATAII_3 will not work . Because Intel® ICH7 south bridge only supports four IDE devices under legacy OS (Windows NT), you have to choose [SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4], [SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1], or [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4] when the...
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... DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T. 32Bit Data Transfer :Hard Disk :ST340014A :40.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-5 :Supported [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the type of this feature is necessary so that you can write or read...
... DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T. 32Bit Data Transfer :Hard Disk :ST340014A :40.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-5 :Supported [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the type of this feature is necessary so that you can write or read...
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... Configuration options: [1.9] and [1.7]. Configuration options: [IRQ5] and [IRQ7]. 3.4.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [BIOS Setup Only] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option..., American Megatrends, Inc. The default value is [ECP+EPP]. Parallel Port IRQ Use this option to select legacy support for the parallel port. EPP Version Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Legacy USB...
... Configuration options: [1.9] and [1.7]. Configuration options: [IRQ5] and [IRQ7]. 3.4.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [BIOS Setup Only] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option..., American Megatrends, Inc. The default value is [ECP+EPP]. Parallel Port IRQ Use this option to select legacy support for the parallel port. EPP Version Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Legacy USB...
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... available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in the Support CD to your OS documentation for general reference only. Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from...
... available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in the Support CD to your OS documentation for general reference only. Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from...