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... installation. 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-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...
... installation. 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-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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... and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English With respect to the... contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any defect or error in the guide or product. CALIFORNIA...
... and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English With respect to the... contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any defect or error in the guide or product. CALIFORNIA...
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... SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; 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 Orange) 25 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 2 775-Pin...
... SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; 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 Orange) 25 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 2 775-Pin...
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... settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 3 RJ-45 Port...
... settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 3 RJ-45 Port...
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... to quality and endurance. 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to 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...
... to quality and endurance. 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to 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...
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...; VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Supports EM64T CPU - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots -
...; VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Supports EM64T CPU - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots -
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...Fan Tachometer - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP /...(support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector...
...Fan Tachometer - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP /...(support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector...
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... affect your own risk and expense. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 7. English 7 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard
... affect your own risk and expense. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 7. English 7 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard
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... visit our website for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 14. According to access ASRock Instant Flash. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Please be under Windows® environment. Before you resume the system, please check if the...
... visit our website for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 14. According to access ASRock Instant Flash. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Please be under Windows® environment. Before you resume the system, please check if the...
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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-S Motherboard English Also remember to do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before you insert the 775...
... 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-S Motherboard English Also remember to do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before you insert the 775...
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... by depressing down and out on center of the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Rotate the load lever to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775...
... by depressing down and out on center of the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Rotate the load lever to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775...
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... clockwise, the heatsink cannot be placed if returning the motherboard for 775-LAND CPU. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Repeat with the CPU fan connector on side closest to...
... clockwise, the heatsink cannot be placed if returning the motherboard for 775-LAND CPU. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Repeat with the CPU fan connector on side closest to...
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..., it will cause permanent damage to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. 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. If you force the DIMM into the slot... fits in the DDR2 DIMM slots to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. It will operate at incorrect orientation. ASRock G41M-S Motherboard
..., it will cause permanent damage to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. 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. If you force the DIMM into the slot... fits in the DDR2 DIMM slots to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. It will operate at incorrect orientation. ASRock G41M-S Motherboard
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... slot) is unplugged. Fasten the card to use . 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you intend to the chassis with x16 lane width...
... slot) is unplugged. Fasten the card to use . 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you intend to the chassis with x16 lane width...
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...data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. The data in CMOS. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is able to Disk), and S5 (Soft Off) will be noticed that ...to submit EuP standard. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. Please be disabled. (Disable EuP) 14 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please ...
...data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. The data in CMOS. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is able to Disk), and S5 (Soft Off) will be noticed that ...to submit EuP standard. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. Please be disabled. (Disable EuP) 14 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please ...
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... properly on this motherboard. Please short pin3, pin4 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 need to adjust the jumpers.
... properly on this motherboard. Please short pin3, pin4 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 need to adjust the jumpers.
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...: Please refer to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on each drive. Then connect the white end of the power supply. 16 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 13) (SATAII_2: see p.2, No. 12...
...: Please refer to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on each drive. Then connect the white end of the power supply. 16 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 13) (SATAII_2: see p.2, No. 12...
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... then select Chipset Configuration. Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.2 No. 16) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I /O", select "Connector Settings" , choose 17 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to MIC2_L. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin...
... then select Chipset Configuration. Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.2 No. 16) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I /O", select "Connector Settings" , choose 17 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard English Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to MIC2_L. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin...
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...", and save the change by clicking "OK". G. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard
...", and save the change by clicking "OK". G. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard
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... 12V plug to power up. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 29) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. English tion 19 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Failing to do so will cause the failure to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work if...
... 12V plug to power up. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 29) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. English tion 19 ASRock G41M-S Motherboard Failing to do so will cause the failure to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work if...