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...manual will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ...software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS ...
...manual will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ...software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS ...
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... or agents be constructed as a commitment by any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. In no responsibility for any kind, either expressed or implied,... damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. Products and corporate ...
... or agents be constructed as a commitment by any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. In no responsibility for any kind, either expressed or implied,... damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. Products and corporate ...
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...: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Red) 26 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumper 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red) 27 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Orange) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4;
...: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Red) 26 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumper 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red) 27 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Orange) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4;
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..., please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. Please refer to the front panel audio header. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to below for the software setting of Multi...
..., please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. Please refer to the front panel audio header. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to below for the software setting of Multi...
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... in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. This Quick...
... in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. This Quick...
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Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Max. G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Supports Wake-On-LAN Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 ... 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm CPU - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting...
Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Max. G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Supports Wake-On-LAN Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 ... 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm CPU - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting...
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...- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) - Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Quiet Fan - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15) - CPU Fan Tachometer - ... CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and...
...- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) - Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Quiet Fan - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15) - CPU Fan Tachometer - ... CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and...
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... to page 15 for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. English 7 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper jumper settings. 2. For normal operation, you do not need to SATAII mode...
... to page 15 for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. English 7 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper jumper settings. 2. For normal operation, you do not need to SATAII mode...
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... noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. The software name itself - It helps you checking with your hardware devices to EuP, the total AC power of ASRock OC Tuner. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to save your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy... their own system to define the power consumption for the user to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you to access ASRock Instant Flash. EuP, stands for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English
... noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. The software name itself - It helps you checking with your hardware devices to EuP, the total AC power of ASRock OC Tuner. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to save your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy... their own system to define the power consumption for the user to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you to access ASRock Instant Flash. EuP, stands for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English
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... bag that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4.
... bag that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4.
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... approximately 100 degrees. Orient the CPU with black lines. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Step 2-3. Disengaging...
... approximately 100 degrees. Orient the CPU with black lines. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Step 2-3. Disengaging...
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... on the motherboard. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 1. Step 3. Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English If you press down lightly on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 4). Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to the CPU fan...
... on the motherboard. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 1. Step 3. Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English If you press down lightly on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 4). Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to the CPU fan...
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.... Step 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Installing a DIMM Please ...install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot until the retaining clips at single channel mode. 1. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
.... Step 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Installing a DIMM Please ...install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot until the retaining clips at single channel mode. 1. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
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... card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the BIOS options "Primary Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to the chassis with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express cards with x16...
... card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the BIOS options "Primary Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to the chassis with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express cards with x16...
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..., and system setup parameters. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. The data in CMOS. English 14 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is Short Open placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". After...
..., and system setup parameters. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. The data in CMOS. English 14 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is Short Open placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". After...
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... frequency will be strapped at lower frequency. Please refer to be overclocked very high. Please use jumper to force NB to below jumper settings. 15 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard
... frequency will be strapped at lower frequency. Please refer to be overclocked very high. Please use jumper to force NB to below jumper settings. 15 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard
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English 16 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 13) (SATAII_2: ...
English 16 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 13) (SATAII_2: ...
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... AC'97 audio panel. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 16) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I /O", select "Connector Settings" , choose 17 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Ground (GND). Connect Ground (GND) to the front panel audio header...
... AC'97 audio panel. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 16) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I /O", select "Connector Settings" , choose 17 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Ground (GND). Connect Ground (GND) to the front panel audio header...
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... a CPU fan cable to this header. "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard 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...
... a CPU fan cable to this header. "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard 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...
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.... 6) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this connector so that it can provides sufficient power. English tion 19 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard
.... 6) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this connector so that it can provides sufficient power. English tion 19 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard