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... and information of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional...
... and information of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional...
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..., special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California... any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English
..., special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California... any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English
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... SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 28 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumper 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 29 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 3 North Bridge Controller 18...
... SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 28 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumper 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 29 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 3 North Bridge Controller 18...
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For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. Then reboot your system. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Set "Speaker Configuration" to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Choose "2CH" ...
For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. Then reboot your system. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Set "Speaker Configuration" to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Choose "2CH" ...
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...of this manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) ...One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in the Support CD. More detailed information of the motherboard...
...of this manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) ...One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in the Support CD. More detailed information of the motherboard...
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... system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard 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 Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port...
... system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard 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 Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port...
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... Flash (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Hybrid Booster: - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP... Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - FCC, CE - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION ...
... Flash (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Hybrid Booster: - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP... Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - FCC, CE - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION ...
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... setting in the support CD to page 15 for details. 4. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 12 for proper installation. 5. English 7 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard This motherboard supports native FSB1333/1066/800 MHz. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or...
... setting in the support CD to page 15 for details. 4. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 12 for proper installation. 5. English 7 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard This motherboard supports native FSB1333/1066/800 MHz. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or...
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... update tool allows you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. With this utility, you to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without preparing... CPU overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in off mode condition. According to define the power consumption for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you install the PC system. 15. Please be under 1.00W in...
... update tool allows you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. With this utility, you to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without preparing... CPU overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in off mode condition. According to define the power consumption for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you install the PC system. 15. Please be under 1.00W in...
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... component. 5. Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you handle...
... component. 5. Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you handle...
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... is within the socket and properly mated to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Step 1-2. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by depressing down and out on the hook to...
... is within the socket and properly mated to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Step 1-2. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by depressing down and out on the hook to...
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... and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Place the heatsink onto the socket. Connect fan header with the motherboard throughholes. Below is recommended to use the cap tab to the...
... and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Place the heatsink onto the socket. Connect fan header with the motherboard throughholes. Below is recommended to use the cap tab to the...
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... non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. ASRock G41M-S Motherboard It will operate at both ends fully snap back in the DDR2 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3... Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Align a DIMM on the...
... non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. ASRock G41M-S Motherboard It will operate at both ends fully snap back in the DDR2 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3... Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Align a DIMM on the...
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...-on the slot. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Fasten the card to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Step 2. Remove the bracket...
...-on the slot. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Fasten the card to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Step 2. Remove the bracket...
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... RAM), S4 (Suspend to submit EuP standard. When the jumper cap is able to Disk), and S5 (Soft Off) will be disabled. (Disable EuP) 14 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard The data in CMOS. EUP LAN / EUP Audio Jumper (EUP_LAN1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 22) (EUP_AUDIO1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 8) 2-...pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you may short pin2 and pin3. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is set to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
... RAM), S4 (Suspend to submit EuP standard. When the jumper cap is able to Disk), and S5 (Soft Off) will be disabled. (Disable EuP) 14 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard The data in CMOS. EUP LAN / EUP Audio Jumper (EUP_LAN1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 22) (EUP_AUDIO1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 8) 2-...pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you may short pin2 and pin3. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is set to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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... properly on this motherboard. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please follow the instructions below jumper settings. 15 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you need to be overclocked very high. Please use...
... properly on this motherboard. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Please follow the instructions below jumper settings. 15 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you need to be overclocked very high. Please use...
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... SATA power cable to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the power supply. 16 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 20) the red-striped side to the power connector of the connector. The current SATAII interface...
... SATA power cable to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the power supply. 16 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 20) the red-striped side to the power connector of the connector. The current SATAII interface...
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... Panel Control option from [Auto] to function correctly. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the I /O", select "Connector Settings" , choose 17 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English B. D. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 15) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 27) This is an interface for...
... Panel Control option from [Auto] to function correctly. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the I /O", select "Connector Settings" , choose 17 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English B. D. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 15) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 27) This is an interface for...
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... this connector and match the black wire to the "Front Mic" Tab in "Front Mic" of "Playback" portion. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard G. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see...
... this connector and match the black wire to the "Front Mic" Tab in "Front Mic" of "Playback" portion. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard G. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see...
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English tion 19 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply ...
English tion 19 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply ...