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All rights reserved. 1 G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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... 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. 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 ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One...
... 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. 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 ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One...
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...- 2 x PCI slots - Max. HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I... - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone G41M-S3: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O 6...
...- 2 x PCI slots - Max. HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I... - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone G41M-S3: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O 6...
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... component. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 12 Chapter 2 Installation G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Before you uninstall any component...
... component. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 12 Chapter 2 Installation G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Before you uninstall any component...
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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 Memory Technology. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install a DDR ...
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 Memory Technology. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install a DDR ...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... in the guide or product. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in any...
... in the guide or product. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in any...
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... (SATAII_3; Orange) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 27 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard
... (SATAII_3; Orange) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 27 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard
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Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your computer, you are allowed to select "...) 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 VGA Port 9 COM Port 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * For G41M-GS3 motherboard, please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications.
Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your computer, you are allowed to select "...) 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 VGA Port 9 COM Port 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * For G41M-GS3 motherboard, please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications.
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... information of this manual will be found in the user manual presented 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 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard...
... information of this manual will be found in the user manual presented 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 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard...
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... capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - G41M-S3: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz (see CAUTION 7) - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/...: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm CPU - 1.2 Specifications Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) -
... capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - G41M-S3: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz (see CAUTION 7) - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/...: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm CPU - 1.2 Specifications Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) -
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... visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB,VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - FCC, CE - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite ...Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 13) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header...
... visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB,VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - FCC, CE - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite ...Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 13) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header...
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.... For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. English 7 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Please check Intel® website for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1...
.... For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. English 7 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Please check Intel® website for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1...
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...entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to get the best system performance under 1.00W in a few clicks without sacrificing computing... and share with the power supply manufacturer for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. Please visit our website for the completed system. Please visit our website for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Please be under Windows® environment. Although this utility,...
...entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to get the best system performance under 1.00W in a few clicks without sacrificing computing... and share with the power supply manufacturer for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. Please visit our website for the completed system. Please visit our website for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Please be under Windows® environment. Although this utility,...
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... the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Whenever you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket if above situation is any component, place it on the carpet or the...
... the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Whenever you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket if above situation is any component, place it on the carpet or the...
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... notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 1-3. Step 3. Step 1-2. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap...
... notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 1-3. Step 3. Step 1-2. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap...
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... if returning the motherboard for 775-LAND CPU. While pressing down on the motherboard. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-3. Step 4-2. Step 3. Step 6. This cap must be secured on fastener...
... if returning the motherboard for 775-LAND CPU. While pressing down on the motherboard. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-3. Step 4-2. Step 3. Step 6. This cap must be secured on fastener...
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...DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. It will operate at incorrect orientation. Step 2. It is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in the DDR3 DIMM slots to the ...not allowed to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 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.
...DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. It will operate at incorrect orientation. Step 2. It is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in the DDR3 DIMM slots to the ...not allowed to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 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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... Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Align the card connector with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English If you intend to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power...
... Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Align the card connector with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard English If you intend to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power...
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Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. The data in CMOS. English 14 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 ...
Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. The data in CMOS. English 14 ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 ...