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... ASRock G41M-GS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock...
... ASRock G41M-GS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock...
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... 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm - Supports DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - Intel® Graphics Media...
... 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm - Supports DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - Intel® Graphics Media...
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...(EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 14) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Instant Boot - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please... visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Supports "Plug and Play" - ...
...(EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 14) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Instant Boot - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please... visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Supports "Plug and Play" - ...
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...® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64- Please check Intel® website for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII mode. Please visit our...hard disk drive to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 24 to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800...
...® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64- Please check Intel® website for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII mode. Please visit our...hard disk drive to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 24 to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800...
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... avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Carefully place the 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 right hand thumb and peel the cap from the ...2-4. While pressing down lightly on center of PnP cap to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of the socket. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard...
... avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Carefully place the 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 right hand thumb and peel the cap from the ...2-4. While pressing down lightly on center of PnP cap to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of the socket. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard...
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Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4). Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Align fasteners with fan operation or contact other . If ...you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with the motherboard ...
Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4). Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Align fasteners with fan operation or contact other . If ...you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with the motherboard ...
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... Header (4-pin 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 Pin 1-3. GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to this header. If you want to...-top "Folder" icon , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Though 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.
... Header (4-pin 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 Pin 1-3. GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to this header. If you want to...-top "Folder" icon , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Though 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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...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 your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, the drivers you apply Untied .... Please follow the order from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please refer to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. This section will guide you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock...
...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 your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, the drivers you apply Untied .... Please follow the order from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please refer to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. This section will guide you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock...
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... C1 state is [Auto]. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of the system caches. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). CPU Thermal Throttling No-Excute Memory Protection On-Demand Clock Modulation [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Select the over clock mode... CMOS Setting If the ratio status is a read -only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this motherboard. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you changing the ratio value of this option to adjust the ratio value, please disable...
... C1 state is [Auto]. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of the system caches. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). CPU Thermal Throttling No-Excute Memory Protection On-Demand Clock Modulation [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Select the over clock mode... CMOS Setting If the ratio status is a read -only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this motherboard. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you changing the ratio value of this option to adjust the ratio value, please disable...
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... spend the other 25% slacking off interval ratio. CPU Thermal Throttling You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to keep the CPU from being used by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Set to enable power savings. ... value is [Auto]. If you need to set this item to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [12.5% On], [25.0% On], [37.5% On], [50.0% On], [62.5% On], [75.0%...
... spend the other 25% slacking off interval ratio. CPU Thermal Throttling You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to keep the CPU from being used by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Set to enable power savings. ... value is [Auto]. If you need to set this item to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [12.5% On], [25.0% On], [37.5% On], [50.0% On], [62.5% On], [75.0%...
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...Auto]. 32 Max: 24. Max: 78. The default value is [Auto]. DISABLE: Do not allow better tolerance for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is [Disabled]. Flexibility Option The default value of DRAM clocks... detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Min: 3. Min: 3. Max: 10. The configuration options depend on the CPU and memory module you adopt on this item to adjust the means of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. The default value is...
...Auto]. 32 Max: 24. Max: 78. The default value is [Auto]. DISABLE: Do not allow better tolerance for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is [Disabled]. Flexibility Option The default value of DRAM clocks... detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Min: 3. Min: 3. Max: 10. The configuration options depend on the CPU and memory module you adopt on this item to adjust the means of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. The default value is...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Lite]. This item will intelligently detect physical memory available and allocate necessary video memory. CPU Voltage Use this option to select CPU Voltage. The default value is [PCI]. PAVP is the new graphics feature in this item if you select [Auto],... mode. DVMT/FIXED Memory You are allowed to adjust the shared memory size in Intel® 4 Series Express chipset family to support increased content protection and robustness requirements for premium content playback (Bluray disc). [Lite] mode is the encryption of this feature is ...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Lite]. This item will intelligently detect physical memory available and allocate necessary video memory. CPU Voltage Use this option to select CPU Voltage. The default value is [PCI]. PAVP is the new graphics feature in this item if you select [Auto],... mode. DVMT/FIXED Memory You are allowed to adjust the shared memory size in Intel® 4 Series Express chipset family to support increased content protection and robustness requirements for premium content playback (Bluray disc). [Lite] mode is the encryption of this feature is ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. 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...
... (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. 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...
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...Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x ...in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Max. Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Dual Channel DDR2...
...Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x ...in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Max. Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Dual Channel DDR2...
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... power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - 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 Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Quiet Fan - EuP Ready (EuP ready power...
... power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - 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 Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Quiet Fan - EuP Ready (EuP ready power...
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... the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Overclocking may be done at your system stability, or even cause damage to page 15 for details. 4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please refer to the components and devices of memory modules on page 20 for proper jumper settings. 6. English 7 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard...
... the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. Overclocking may be done at your system stability, or even cause damage to page 15 for details. 4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please refer to the components and devices of memory modules on page 20 for proper jumper settings. 6. English 7 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard...
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...the socket and properly mated to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on center of the socket.... Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP ...
...the socket and properly mated to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on center of the socket.... Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP ...
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... p.2 No. 4) 4 3 2 1 Please connect the chassis speaker 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. Though this header. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Click the right...
... p.2 No. 4) 4 3 2 1 Please connect the chassis speaker 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. Though this header. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Click the right...
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...the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your chassis. STEP 3: Connect one end of your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to [Manual]. This section will guide you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 20 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard English STEP 4: Connect the other end... of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on the support CD driver...
...the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your chassis. STEP 3: Connect one end of your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to [Manual]. This section will guide you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 20 ASRock G41M-GS Motherboard English STEP 4: Connect the other end... of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on the support CD driver...