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... CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock G41M-PS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-PS Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 It...
... CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock G41M-PS Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-PS Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 It...
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...errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special...in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may appear in this device must accept ...
...errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special...in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may appear in this device must accept ...
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... Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 16 Fourth SATA2 Connector (SATAII_4; Blue) 26 EUP Audio Jumper (EUP_AUDIO1) 13 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 27 FSB1 Jumper 2 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard Blue) 19 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 6 North Bridge Controller 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 7 South Bridge Controller 21 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2) 8 BIOS SPI...
... Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 16 Fourth SATA2 Connector (SATAII_4; Blue) 26 EUP Audio Jumper (EUP_AUDIO1) 13 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 27 FSB1 Jumper 2 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard Blue) 19 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 6 North Bridge Controller 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 7 South Bridge Controller 21 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2) 8 BIOS SPI...
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..." to save your change . 3 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Please refer to the table...front panel audio header. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Parallel Port 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink)... 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 9 VGA Port 10 COM Port 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications...
..." to save your change . 3 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Please refer to the table...front panel audio header. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Parallel Port 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink)... 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 9 VGA Port 10 COM Port 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications...
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... our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G41M-PS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. More detailed information of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in the Support CD. Because...
... our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G41M-PS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. More detailed information of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in the Support CD. Because...
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... (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to 2048x1536 ...and SPEED LED) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI ...
... (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to 2048x1536 ...and SPEED LED) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI ...
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...Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant English 6 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - OEM and Trial; OEM) - CPU Quiet Fan - Connector BIOS...) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Temperature Sensing - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial ...
...Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant English 6 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - OEM and Trial; OEM) - CPU Quiet Fan - Connector BIOS...) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Temperature Sensing - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial ...
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...in overclocking mode. * When you use a FSB533-CPU on page 20 for proper installation. 4. Before you need to SATAII connector directly. 7 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 18) * For detailed product information, please ...visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 6. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor ...
...in overclocking mode. * When you use a FSB533-CPU on page 20 for proper installation. 4. Before you need to SATAII connector directly. 7 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 18) * For detailed product information, please ...visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 6. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor ...
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... Flash. Your friends then can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than before. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 8 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Please visit our website for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard...
... Flash. Your friends then can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than before. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 8 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Please visit our website for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard...
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...combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more details. 9 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it can configure your browser version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM /...the CPU and the heatsink when you keep in off mode condition. The performance may cause the instability of the device. 15. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you can easily recognize which includes below benefits. EuP, stands for the...
...combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more details. 9 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it can configure your browser version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM /...the CPU and the heatsink when you keep in off mode condition. The performance may cause the instability of the device. 15. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you can easily recognize which includes below benefits. EuP, stands for the...
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... follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall any bent pin on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before touching...
... follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall any bent pin on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before touching...
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Step 1. Rotate the load lever to assist in removal. 11 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Step 1-3. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place ...
Step 1. Rotate the load lever to assist in removal. 11 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Step 1-3. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place ...
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... fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 3). Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Connect fan header with fan operation or contact other components. 12 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard
... fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 3). Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Connect fan header with fan operation or contact other components. 12 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard
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...to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard If you force the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Step 1. Step 2. Firmly insert ...DIMMs or the system components. Step 3. Otherwise, it is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-PS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Align a DIMM on the slot ...
...to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard If you force the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Step 1. Step 2. Firmly insert ...DIMMs or the system components. Step 3. Otherwise, it is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-PS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Align a DIMM on the slot ...
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... slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Installing an expansion card Step 1. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot.
... slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Installing an expansion card Step 1. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot.
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... jumper design decreases the power consumption of this power saving function, you to Disk), and S5 (Soft Off) will be disabled. (Enable EuP) English 15 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard EUP LAN / EUP Audio Jumper (EUP_LAN1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 25) (EUP_AUDIO1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 20) 2-pin jumper... power supply. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is set to enabled, the Wake-On-LAN function under 100mA current consumption, ...
... jumper design decreases the power consumption of this power saving function, you to Disk), and S5 (Soft Off) will be disabled. (Enable EuP) English 15 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard EUP LAN / EUP Audio Jumper (EUP_LAN1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 25) (EUP_AUDIO1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 20) 2-pin jumper... power supply. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is set to enabled, the Wake-On-LAN function under 100mA current consumption, ...
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English 16 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to adjust the jumper. FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 27) Default If you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard, you need to below jumper setting.
English 16 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to adjust the jumper. FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 27) Default If you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard, you need to below jumper setting.
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...-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2, No. 16) SATAII_4 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_1 These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. English 17 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard
...-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2, No. 16) SATAII_4 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_1 These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. English 17 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard
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... p.2 No. 22) This is an interface for AC'97 audio panel. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this header. 18 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to this motherboard. Connect Mic_IN...
... p.2 No. 22) This is an interface for AC'97 audio panel. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this header. 18 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard English Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to this motherboard. Connect Mic_IN...
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English 19 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin ...
English 19 ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin ...