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...ASRock G41M-GS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-GS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GS Support... 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank...
...ASRock G41M-GS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-GS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GS Support... 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank...
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... Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 7) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM ...ALC662 Audio Codec) - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - shared memory 352MB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Max. PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500...
... Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 7) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM ...ALC662 Audio Codec) - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - shared memory 352MB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Max. PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500...
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... 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - CPU Quiet Fan - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Supports "Plug and Play" - Hybrid Booster: - Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION...
... 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - CPU Quiet Fan - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Supports "Plug and Play" - Hybrid Booster: - Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION...
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... Overclocking Technology" on page 25 for the operation procedures of memory modules on page 16 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Please visit our website for details. 4. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 Please refer to adjust the jumper settings. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved...
... Overclocking Technology" on page 25 for the operation procedures of memory modules on page 16 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Please visit our website for details. 4. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 Please refer to adjust the jumper settings. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved...
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... lever. 14 Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to assist in removal. 1. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Secure load lever with load... plate tab under retention tab of PnP cap to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with the two alignment keys of the socket. Step 2-3. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to match the two orientation key notches of the...
... lever. 14 Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to assist in removal. 1. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Secure load lever with load... plate tab under retention tab of PnP cap to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with the two alignment keys of the socket. Step 2-3. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to match the two orientation key notches of the...
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... material between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Before you installed... the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard. Step 2. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with thumb to the CPU fan connector on the socket surface....
... material between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Before you installed... the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard. Step 2. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with thumb to the CPU fan connector on the socket surface....
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... To activate the front mic. Click "Set Default Device" to the ground pin. Though this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 19) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V ...SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 4) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect a CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
... To activate the front mic. Click "Set Default Device" to the ground pin. Though this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 19) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V ...SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 4) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect a CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
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...Technology. 25 STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. Please follow the order from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to your chassis. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays... that FSB can be auto-detected and listed on page 8 for internal storage devices. Then, the drivers compatible to the warning on the support CD driver page. STEP 4: Connect the other end of your optical drive first. Please refer to your system can operate under a more ...
...Technology. 25 STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. Please follow the order from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to your chassis. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays... that FSB can be auto-detected and listed on page 8 for internal storage devices. Then, the drivers compatible to the warning on the support CD driver page. STEP 4: Connect the other end of your optical drive first. Please refer to your system can operate under a more ...
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Cnfiguration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Optimized]. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this to adjust PCIE frequency. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you plan to adjust CPU frequency. The C1 state is [Auto]. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Excute Memory Protection On-Demand Clock Modulation [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Select the...
Cnfiguration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Optimized]. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this to adjust PCIE frequency. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you plan to adjust CPU frequency. The C1 state is [Auto]. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Excute Memory Protection On-Demand Clock Modulation [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Select the...
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...Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. For example, if you set this option to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech...The default value is [Auto]. When this technology, such as "Portable/Laptop" to [Enabled]. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this function, please set the "Power Schemes"...
...Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. For example, if you set this option to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech...The default value is [Auto]. When this technology, such as "Portable/Laptop" to [Enabled]. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this function, please set the "Power Schemes"...
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...Min: 9. Max: 24. The default value is [Auto]. Min: 3. The default value is [Disabled]. The configuration options depend on the CPU and memory module you adopt on this item to adjust the means of DRAM clocks for TRAS. DRAM tCL Use this option is [Disabled]. DRAM...selected, the motherboard will allow remapping of DRAM clocks for TRCD. Max: 10. DISABLE: Do not allow better tolerance for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. You may select [333MHz (DDR2 667)], [400MHz (DDR2 800)] or [533MHz (DDR2 1066)]. It will detect the ...
...Min: 9. Max: 24. The default value is [Auto]. Min: 3. The default value is [Disabled]. The configuration options depend on the CPU and memory module you adopt on this item to adjust the means of DRAM clocks for TRAS. DRAM tCL Use this option is [Disabled]. DRAM...selected, the motherboard will allow remapping of DRAM clocks for TRCD. Max: 10. DISABLE: Do not allow better tolerance for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. You may select [333MHz (DDR2 667)], [400MHz (DDR2 800)] or [533MHz (DDR2 1066)]. It will detect the ...
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... system components. Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as [DVMT Mode]. Share Memory This allows you to select CPU Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB]. PAVP Mode Use this to enable or disable the "OnBoard Lan" feature. Configuration options: ... as needed for running graphics applications and is plugged. Configuration options: [128MB], [256MB] and [Maximum DVMT]. OnBoard Lan This allows you to support increased content protection and robustness requirements for the onboard HD Audio feature.
... system components. Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as [DVMT Mode]. Share Memory This allows you to select CPU Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB]. PAVP Mode Use this to enable or disable the "OnBoard Lan" feature. Configuration options: ... as needed for running graphics applications and is plugged. Configuration options: [128MB], [256MB] and [Maximum DVMT]. OnBoard Lan This allows you to support increased content protection and robustness requirements for the onboard HD Audio feature.
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...cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. More detailed information of this manual occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard (...Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject...
...cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. More detailed information of this manual occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard (...Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject...
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...Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - shared memory 352MB (see CAUTION 3) - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio... - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm - Max. Supports EM64T CPU - Max. Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2...
...Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - shared memory 352MB (see CAUTION 3) - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio... - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm - Max. Supports EM64T CPU - Max. Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2...
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AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard FCC, CE - EuP Ready...
AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard FCC, CE - EuP Ready...
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...need to SATAII mode. bit with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD to adjust your own risk and expense. English 7 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. You can also connect...is subject to adjust the jumpers. WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 7. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 800 DDR2...
...need to SATAII mode. bit with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD to adjust your own risk and expense. English 7 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. You can also connect...is subject to adjust the jumpers. WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 7. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 800 DDR2...
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... the lever by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard Step 1-3. black line black line English Step 2-2. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with right hand thumb and peel the cap from... notches. Step 2-3. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 3. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with black lines. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key...
... the lever by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard Step 1-3. black line black line English Step 2-2. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with right hand thumb and peel the cap from... notches. Step 2-3. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 3. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with black lines. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key...
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... ground pin. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 19) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Though this connector and match the black ... by clicking "OK". Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. G. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard
... ground pin. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 19) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Though this connector and match the black ... by clicking "OK". Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. G. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard
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... internal storage devices. Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 20 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard English STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of the SATA data cable to install the SATA...the motherboard's SATAII connector. Please refer to [Manual]. 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 SATA...
... internal storage devices. Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 20 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard English STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of the SATA data cable to install the SATA...the motherboard's SATAII connector. Please refer to [Manual]. 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 SATA...