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... 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 Main Screen 28 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 29 3.4 Advanced Screen 33 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 34 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 36...
... 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 Main Screen 28 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 29 3.4 Advanced Screen 33 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 34 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 36...
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...BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GE3... Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock G41M-GE3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GE3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA...
...BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GE3... Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock G41M-GE3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GE3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA...
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... Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) - Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 7 Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB...
... Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) - Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 7 Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB...
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... Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to read "Untied Overclocking Technology"... on this motherboard, it will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Please read the installation guide of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check...
... Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to read "Untied Overclocking Technology"... on this motherboard, it will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Please read the installation guide of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check...
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... the instability of Intelligent Energy Saver. You can save the new BIOS file to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. OC DNA literally tells you can load the OC profile to their own system to access ASRock Instant Flash. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-...Your friends then can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to get the best system performance under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of ASRock OC Tuner. Power Management for the user to SATAII mode. Just launch...
... the instability of Intelligent Energy Saver. You can save the new BIOS file to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. OC DNA literally tells you can load the OC profile to their own system to access ASRock Instant Flash. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-...Your friends then can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to get the best system performance under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of ASRock OC Tuner. Power Management for the user to SATAII mode. Just launch...
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...1.4 Motherboard Layout 12 3 4 21.8cm (8.6 in) 56 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 VGA1 7 ATXPWR1 FSB1333 DX10 Dual Channel DDR3 1333 G41M-GE3 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-...15 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 19 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 3 775-Pin CPU Socket 20 BIOS SPI Chip 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue...
...1.4 Motherboard Layout 12 3 4 21.8cm (8.6 in) 56 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 VGA1 7 ATXPWR1 FSB1333 DX10 Dual Channel DDR3 1333 G41M-GE3 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-...15 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 19 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 3 775-Pin CPU Socket 20 BIOS SPI Chip 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue...
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... slot) is unplugged. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card or other PCIE device to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the BIOS options "Primary Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to [Auto], then the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard...
... slot) is unplugged. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card or other PCIE device to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the BIOS options "Primary Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to [Auto], then the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard...
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The il- lustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. The data in CMOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (...
The il- lustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. The data in CMOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (...
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...) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This is an interface for HD audio panel only. You don't need to function correctly. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.11 No. 28) CD-L GND GND CD-R CD1 This connector allows you use AC'97 audio...
...) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This is an interface for HD audio panel only. You don't need to function correctly. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.11 No. 28) CD-L GND GND CD-R CD1 This connector allows you use AC'97 audio...
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... you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of the SATA data cable to install those required drivers. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the motherboard's SATAII connector. STEP 4: Connect the other end of your optical drive first...
... you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of the SATA data cable to install those required drivers. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the motherboard's SATAII connector. STEP 4: Connect the other end of your optical drive first...
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...following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security ...To set up the computer. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your...
...following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security ...To set up the computer. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your...
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... up the selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 12/...] Use this item to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. BIOS Version : G41M-GE3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) CPU E3000 @ 3.40GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3400MHz Microcode Update...
... up the selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 12/...] Use this item to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. BIOS Version : G41M-GE3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) CPU E3000 @ 3.40GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3400MHz Microcode Update...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings DRAM Frequency Strap FSB to MCH DRAM Timing Configuration [Auto] [Auto] Ratio ...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings DRAM Frequency Strap FSB to MCH DRAM Timing Configuration [Auto] [Auto] Ratio ...
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... DRAM clocks for TRAS. Max: 13. The default value is [Auto]. Max: 10. Max: 24. Min: 3. Max: 15. Max: 15. Max: 78. DRAM Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker DRAM Timing Control DRAM tCL 6 DRAM tRCD 6 DRAM tRP 6 DRAM tRAS 15 DRAM tRFC 44 DRAM tWR 6 DRAM tWTR 4 DRAM tRRD...
... DRAM clocks for TRAS. Max: 13. The default value is [Auto]. Max: 10. Max: 24. Min: 3. Max: 15. Max: 15. Max: 78. DRAM Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker DRAM Timing Control DRAM tCL 6 DRAM tRCD 6 DRAM tRP 6 DRAM tRAS 15 DRAM tRFC 44 DRAM tWR 6 DRAM tWTR 4 DRAM tRRD...
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...flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your system after BIOS update process completes. 33 If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Setting wrong values in this section may cause system... to malfunction. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker...
...flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your system after BIOS update process completes. 33 If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Setting wrong values in this section may cause system... to malfunction. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker...
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... to adjust PCIE frequency. If it shows "Unlocked", you will find an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you select [I .O.T.] and [Optimized]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [Auto] Ratio Status...
... to adjust PCIE frequency. If it shows "Unlocked", you will find an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you select [I .O.T.] and [Optimized]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [Auto] Ratio Status...
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DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM RCOMP STRENGTH Settings DRAM CH0 RCOMP Settings : 54-0-11-6-6-6-6 DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT DRAM CH0 G0 (Data) DRAM CH0 G1 (Command) [...]. 36 Max: 15. Max: 63. Min: 1. Min: 1. Min: 1. Max: 15. DRAM CH0 G1 (Command) This controls the number of DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration Intelligent Energy Saver Primary Graphics Adapter Shared Memory PAVP Mode DVMT...
DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM RCOMP STRENGTH Settings DRAM CH0 RCOMP Settings : 54-0-11-6-6-6-6 DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT DRAM CH0 G0 (Data) DRAM CH0 G1 (Command) [...]. 36 Max: 15. Max: 63. Min: 1. Min: 1. Min: 1. Max: 15. DRAM CH0 G1 (Command) This controls the number of DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration Intelligent Energy Saver Primary Graphics Adapter Shared Memory PAVP Mode DVMT...
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... CH0 CTRL0 SKEW. DRAM CH1 CLKSET1 SKEW This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CLKSET1 SKEW. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM DLL SKEW Settings DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0 DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW [Auto] DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0 DRAM CH0 CLKSET1...
... CH0 CTRL0 SKEW. DRAM CH1 CLKSET1 SKEW This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CLKSET1 SKEW. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM DLL SKEW Settings DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0 DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW [Auto] DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0 DRAM CH0 CLKSET1...
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Besides the BIOS option, you can also choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to set share memory feature. Share Memory This allows you to adjust PAVP mode. The ...
Besides the BIOS option, you can also choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to set share memory feature. Share Memory This allows you to adjust PAVP mode. The ...
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.... If [Power On] is [Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you set the power state after an unexpected AC/Power loss. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on the system from the power-soft-off mode. Check Ready Bit Use this item to...
.... If [Power On] is [Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you set the power state after an unexpected AC/Power loss. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on the system from the power-soft-off mode. Check Ready Bit Use this item to...