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... Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 Installation 12 2.1 Screw Holes 12 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.3 CPU Installation 13 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 15 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.7 Jumpers Setup 18 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 24...
... Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 Installation 12 2.1 Screw Holes 12 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.3 CPU Installation 13 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 15 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.7 Jumpers Setup 18 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 24...
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...® G41 - Max. Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - ...Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - G41M-S3: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 7) - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express ...
...® G41 - Max. Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - ...Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - G41M-S3: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 7) - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express ...
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...installation. 5. This motherboard supports native FSB1333/1066/800 MHz. For special overclocking mode, please refer to read the installation guide of memory modules on this motherboard, you use a FSB533-CPU on page 25 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is no ...do not need to adjust the jumpers. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 34...
...installation. 5. This motherboard supports native FSB1333/1066/800 MHz. For special overclocking mode, please refer to read the installation guide of memory modules on this motherboard, you use a FSB533-CPU on page 25 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is no ...do not need to adjust the jumpers. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 34...
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... at single channel mode. 1. Otherwise, it is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need... For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Step 3. 2.5 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...
... at single channel mode. 1. Otherwise, it is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need... For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Step 3. 2.5 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...
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... install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the BIOS options "Primary Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to [Auto], then the...
... install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the BIOS options "Primary Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to [Auto], then the...
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... the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to below jumper settings. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, short pin4, pin5 for...
... the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to below jumper settings. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, short pin4, pin5 for...
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If you see on your system. The SPI Memory on . You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP ...
If you see on your system. The SPI Memory on . You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP ...
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...current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview G41M-GS3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] ...10/16/2009] BIOS Version : G41M-GS3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3148MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDR3_1 DDR3_2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory and 2MB GTT memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/400MHz DDR3_800 : ...
...current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview G41M-GS3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] ...10/16/2009] BIOS Version : G41M-GS3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3148MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDR3_1 DDR3_2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory and 2MB GTT memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/400MHz DDR3_800 : ...
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G41M-S3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 10/16/2009] BIOS Version : G41M-S3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : ...3148MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDR3_1 DDR3_2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory and 2MB GTT memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/400MHz DDR3_800...
G41M-S3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 10/16/2009] BIOS Version : G41M-S3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : ...3148MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDR3_1 DDR3_2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory and 2MB GTT memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/400MHz DDR3_800...
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...select [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333]. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. The configuration options depend on this item to adjust DRAM Command Rate. DRAM Command Rate ...Use this motherboard. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to page 8 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [Press Enter], [CPU 2.64 GHz], [CPU...
...select [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333]. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. The configuration options depend on this item to adjust DRAM Command Rate. DRAM Command Rate ...Use this motherboard. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to page 8 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [Press Enter], [CPU 2.64 GHz], [CPU...
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... allow you will find this motherboard. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Boot Failure Guard. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory Protection Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. Cnfiguration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Optimized]. Ratio Status This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of...
... allow you will find this motherboard. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Boot Failure Guard. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory Protection Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. Cnfiguration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Optimized]. Ratio Status This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of...
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...For example, if you set this item to [Enabled]. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. is an enhancement to [75.0% On], ...default value is [Auto]. Intel (R) Virtualization tech. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can prevent data pages from overheated. It indicates the clock on to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Please note that includes optimization for ...
...For example, if you set this item to [Enabled]. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. is an enhancement to [75.0% On], ...default value is [Auto]. Intel (R) Virtualization tech. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can prevent data pages from overheated. It indicates the clock on to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Please note that includes optimization for ...
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... Chipset Settings DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration Fixed Mode Operation [Enabled] Intelligent Energy Saver Primary Graphics Adapter Shared Memory PAVP Mode DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory [Disabled] [PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] [DVMT Mode] [Maximum DVMT] Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] +F1 F9 F10...
... Chipset Settings DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration Fixed Mode Operation [Enabled] Intelligent Energy Saver Primary Graphics Adapter Shared Memory PAVP Mode DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory [Disabled] [PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] [DVMT Mode] [Maximum DVMT] Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] +F1 F9 F10...
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...flex mode operation feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Lite]. The option [Maximum DVMT] only appears when you adopt the memory module with other system components. Flex Mode Operation This allows you to enable this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].... Intelligent Energy Saver Intelligent Energy Saver is [PCI]. DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) is plugged. If you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as [DVMT Mode]. Primary Graphics Adapter This ...
...flex mode operation feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Lite]. The option [Maximum DVMT] only appears when you adopt the memory module with other system components. Flex Mode Operation This allows you to enable this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].... Intelligent Energy Saver Intelligent Energy Saver is [PCI]. DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) is plugged. If you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as [DVMT Mode]. Primary Graphics Adapter This ...
Quick Installation Guide
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...-45 LAN Port with max. Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - LGA 775 for...
...-45 LAN Port with max. Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - LGA 775 for...
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...7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check the table below for details. 4. Please refer to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 20 for the...overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD. 3. English 7 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Power Management for proper jumper settings. 2. This motherboard supports native FSB1333/1066/800 MHz. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII ...
...7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check the table below for details. 4. Please refer to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 20 for the...overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD. 3. English 7 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Power Management for proper jumper settings. 2. This motherboard supports native FSB1333/1066/800 MHz. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII ...
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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. If you install only one correct orientation. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining... identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 2. Step 3. Step 1. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM...
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. If you install only one correct orientation. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining... identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 2. Step 3. Step 1. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM...
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...is completely seated on PCI Express VGA card 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 VGA. If you install the add-on this motherboard... to use . Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 3.
...is completely seated on PCI Express VGA card 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 VGA. If you install the add-on this motherboard... to use . Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 3.
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Please follow the instructions below jumper settings. 15 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please short pin2, pin3 ... jumper, short pin3, pin4 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please refer to below to adjust the jumpers. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to adjust the jumpers. English If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to...
Please follow the instructions below jumper settings. 15 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please short pin2, pin3 ... jumper, short pin3, pin4 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please refer to below to adjust the jumpers. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to adjust the jumpers. English If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to...
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... stores BIOS Setup Utility. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 21 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English When you wish to enter BIOS Setup utility; BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. It will enhance motherboard features. 3. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various...
... stores BIOS Setup Utility. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 21 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English When you wish to enter BIOS Setup utility; BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. It will enhance motherboard features. 3. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various...