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... to this manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS ..., please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
... to this manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS ..., please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
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... Overclocking Technology - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Max. PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN 6 - Supports EM64T CPU - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - Micro...
... Overclocking Technology - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Max. PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN 6 - Supports EM64T CPU - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - Micro...
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...) - 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector - 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - VCCM, NB, VTT, GTLRef Voltage multi-adjustment - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP...
...) - 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector - 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - VCCM, NB, VTT, GTLRef Voltage multi-adjustment - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP...
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... Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Please refer to adjust the jumper. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-... damage caused by overclocking. CAUTION! 1. Please check the table below for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 800...
... Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Please refer to adjust the jumper. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-... damage caused by overclocking. CAUTION! 1. Please check the table below for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800 800...
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...programs. Lower Latency in order to extend their own system to save your overclocking record under WindowsR OS 32-bit CPU. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is capable of Your Data: With the status window, you - Your friends then can easily recognize which... The software name itself - ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices...
...programs. Lower Latency in order to extend their own system to save your overclocking record under WindowsR OS 32-bit CPU. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is capable of Your Data: With the status window, you - Your friends then can easily recognize which... The software name itself - ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices...
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... is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Step 2-4. Step 4. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Secure load lever with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the ... on load plate, engage the load lever. 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 load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 15 While pressing down lightly on center of...
... is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Step 2-4. Step 4. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Secure load lever with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the ... on load plate, engage the load lever. 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 load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 15 While pressing down lightly on center of...
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..., see page 11, No. 3). Step 2. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with Intel 775-LAND CPU to dissipate heat. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with fan operation or contact other . Below is equipped with the...secured on the motherboard. Step 5. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 6. Connect fan header with 775-Pin socket that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the socket surface. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example ...
..., see page 11, No. 3). Step 2. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with Intel 775-LAND CPU to dissipate heat. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with fan operation or contact other . Below is equipped with the...secured on the motherboard. Step 5. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 6. Connect fan header with 775-Pin socket that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the socket surface. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example ...
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... memory module may not work properly on this motherboard, you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard. Please refer to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into ... and connectors are NOT jumpers. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.11, No. 11) SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for FSB1 jumper. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Please short pin2, pin3 for internal storage devices. Serial...
... memory module may not work properly on this motherboard, you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard. Please refer to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into ... and connectors are NOT jumpers. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.11, No. 11) SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for FSB1 jumper. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Please short pin2, pin3 for internal storage devices. Serial...
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...this connector and match the black wire to this connector. 1 Though this header. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX...and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 8) GND +12V FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 7) GND +12V FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 12) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V This header...
...this connector and match the black wire to this connector. 1 Though this header. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX...and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 8) GND +12V FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 7) GND +12V FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 12) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V This header...
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...bottom side to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 25 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to your system can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Please refer to [Manual].... 2.9 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. Please follow the order from [Auto] to the warning on the...
...bottom side to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 25 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to your system can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Please refer to [Manual].... 2.9 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. Please follow the order from [Auto] to the warning on the...
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...], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333] for DDR3 or [266MHz DDR2_533], [333MHz DDR2_667] or [400MHz DDR2_800] for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. 28 Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) [Auto] [8] [Auto] [Auto] [333] [100] If you adopt on the... CPU and memory module you adopt DDR3 1333 pls. Please refer to save current setting as user defaults ...
...], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333] for DDR3 or [266MHz DDR2_533], [333MHz DDR2_667] or [400MHz DDR2_800] for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. 28 Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) [Auto] [8] [Auto] [Auto] [333] [100] If you adopt on the... CPU and memory module you adopt DDR3 1333 pls. Please refer to save current setting as user defaults ...
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... value of this feature is [Auto]. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to [1.30V]....feature is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.05V] to enable power savings. The default value of this option to [2.41V]. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you changing the ratio value of this feature is [Auto]. is [Auto]. Configuration options for...
... value of this feature is [Auto]. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to [1.30V]....feature is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.05V] to enable power savings. The default value of this option to [2.41V]. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you changing the ratio value of this feature is [Auto]. is [Auto]. Configuration options for...
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...MHz) Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you will be [Auto] for better system stability. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked...Spread Spectrum This item should always be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. 33 The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. Overclock Mode Use this to adjust the...
...MHz) Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you will be [Auto] for better system stability. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked...Spread Spectrum This item should always be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. 33 The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. Overclock Mode Use this to adjust the...
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...enable this option to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. The default value is [Auto]. 34 Please note that ...On] and [87.5% On]. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. The default value is [Auto]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. An IA-32 processor with some power supplies. If you set the "Power Schemes" as Microsoft® Windows® XP. Please...
...enable this option to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. The default value is [Auto]. 34 Please note that ...On] and [87.5% On]. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. The default value is [Auto]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. An IA-32 processor with some power supplies. If you set the "Power Schemes" as Microsoft® Windows® XP. Please...
Quick Installation Guide
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... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard...
... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard...
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...PCI Express x1 Slot - 2 x PCI Slots - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - shared memory 1759MB - Supports Wake-On-WAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az 5 ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard English Solid Capacitor for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium®...to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - LGA 775 for CPU power - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports EM64T CPU -
...PCI Express x1 Slot - 2 x PCI Slots - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - shared memory 1759MB - Supports Wake-On-WAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az 5 ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard English Solid Capacitor for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium®...to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - LGA 775 for CPU power - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports EM64T CPU -
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...x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports jumperfree - Chassis temperature sensing - CPU temperature sensing Monitor - ACPI 1.1 compliant wake up events - Microsoft® Windows®...Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - FCC, CE - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard
...x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports jumperfree - Chassis temperature sensing - CPU temperature sensing Monitor - ACPI 1.1 compliant wake up events - Microsoft® Windows®...Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - FCC, CE - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard
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... at DDR3 533 if you adopt a DDR3 800 memory module. * If you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard, you need to page 9 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. English 7 ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard Please check the table below for proper jumper settings. 2. For Windows® OS...
... at DDR3 533 if you adopt a DDR3 800 memory module. * If you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard, you need to page 9 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. English 7 ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard Please check the table below for proper jumper settings. 2. For Windows® OS...
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... ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices. FSB1 1.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Please refer to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. English 9 ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard Do NOT place... jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. The current SATAII interface allows up to below jumper setting. FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 22) FSB1 Default If you adopt FSB1333-CPU...
... ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices. FSB1 1.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Please refer to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. English 9 ASRock G41C-GS R2.0 Motherboard Do NOT place... jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. The current SATAII interface allows up to below jumper setting. FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 22) FSB1 Default If you adopt FSB1333-CPU...
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...CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 24 13 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 12 1 English 11 ASRock G41C-GS R2....0 Motherboard Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match the black wire to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it to Pin ...
...CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 24 13 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 12 1 English 11 ASRock G41C-GS R2....0 Motherboard Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match the black wire to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it to Pin ...