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... If you for specific information about the model you are using. 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) One Serial...
... If you for specific information about the model you are using. 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) One Serial...
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... the model you are using. In case any modifications of the Support CD. 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 model you are using. In case any modifications of the Support CD. 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...
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... that may not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in this motherboard ...ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published May 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. Operation is subject to infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M...
... that may not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in this motherboard ...ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published May 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. Operation is subject to infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M...
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... (PCIE2) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; 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 Red) 26 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 775-Pin...
... (PCIE2) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; 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 Red) 26 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 775-Pin...
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... setting of Multi-Streaming. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your system. 3 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Set "Speaker Configuration" to the front panel audio header. For Windows® XP: After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on...
... setting of Multi-Streaming. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your system. 3 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Set "Speaker Configuration" to the front panel audio header. For Windows® XP: After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on...
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..., the content 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) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated version will be available on...
..., the content 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) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated version will be available on...
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... CAUTION 3) - G31M-S Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Northbridge: Intel® G31 - Max. G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English
... CAUTION 3) - G31M-S Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Northbridge: Intel® G31 - Max. G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English
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... CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CD in header ... Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 13) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Quiet Fan - 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 - Chassis Fan Tachometer -
... CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CD in header ... Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 13) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Quiet Fan - 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 - Chassis Fan Tachometer -
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... for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 10. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English It should be overclocked to SATAII connector directly. 9. FSB1600-CPU will also be done at your hardware devices to adjust your...
... for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 10. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English It should be overclocked to SATAII connector directly. 9. FSB1600-CPU will also be done at your hardware devices to adjust your...
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... 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 Frequencies other words, it is not recommended to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without .... Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 13. Although...
... 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 Frequencies other words, it is not recommended to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without .... Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 13. Although...
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... may cause severe damage to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or...
... may cause severe damage to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or...
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... mated to clear retention tab. 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 Disengaging the lever by using a purely vertical motion. black line black line English Step 2-2. Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by...
... mated to clear retention tab. 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 Disengaging the lever by using a purely vertical motion. black line black line English Step 2-2. Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by...
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... and heatsink. Connect fan header with the motherboard throughholes. This cap must be secured on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Below is recommended to use the cap tab to install and lock. Step 5. Step 4-3. Step 4. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the...
... and heatsink. Connect fan header with the motherboard throughholes. This cap must be secured on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Below is recommended to use the cap tab to install and lock. Step 5. Step 4-3. Step 4. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the...
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... DIMMs or the system components. It is properly seated. It will operate at single channel mode. 1. ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Otherwise, it is unable to activate 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...
... DIMMs or the system components. It is properly seated. It will operate at single channel mode. 1. ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Otherwise, it is unable to activate 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...
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... off or the power cord is used to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. Align the card connector with screws. 13 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on PCI Express VGA card to install expansion cards that you start the installation. Remove...
... off or the power cord is used to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. Align the card connector with screws. 13 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on PCI Express VGA card to install expansion cards that you start the installation. Remove...
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... +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. English 14 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
... +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. English 14 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
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Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings. Please short pin2, pin3 for OC800 jumper. Cel400, E1000, E2000, E4000, E5000, E6000 series CPU) to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you want to overclock the FSB800-CPU (e.g. English 15 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S 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.
Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings. Please short pin2, pin3 for OC800 jumper. Cel400, E1000, E2000, E4000, E5000, E6000 series CPU) to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you want to overclock the FSB800-CPU (e.g. English 15 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S 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.
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... SATA power cable to the power connector of SATA power cable to the power supply Please connect the black end of the power supply. 16 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2, No. 11) These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support...
... SATA power cable to the power connector of SATA power cable to the power supply Please connect the black end of the power supply. 16 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2, No. 11) These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support...
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... Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. B. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to Ground (GND). 17 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Internal Audio Connector (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.2 No. 23) Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 26) Besides four default USB...
... Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. B. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to Ground (GND). 17 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard English Internal Audio Connector (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.2 No. 23) Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 26) Besides four default USB...
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... are for AC'97 audio panel. F. To activate the front mic. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the ground pin. 18 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard E. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. D. Click the icon on the lower right...
... are for AC'97 audio panel. F. To activate the front mic. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the ground pin. 18 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard E. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. D. Click the icon on the lower right...