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....asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
....asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
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.../800/533 MHz (see CAUTION 5) - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 ... with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm - Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - 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 - 4 x Ready-to 2048x1536...
.../800/533 MHz (see CAUTION 5) - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 ... with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm - Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - 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 - 4 x Ready-to 2048x1536...
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... CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - AMI Legal BIOS - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - FCC, CE - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION...
... CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - AMI Legal BIOS - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - FCC, CE - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION...
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...WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 7. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. We are not responsible for proper jumper settings. 2. CAUTION! 1. For special overclocking mode, please refer to SATAII...you do not need to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 33. 3. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR3 800 533 DDR3 800 * DDR3 ...
...WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 7. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. We are not responsible for proper jumper settings. 2. CAUTION! 1. For special overclocking mode, please refer to SATAII...you do not need to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 33. 3. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR3 800 533 DDR3 800 * DDR3 ...
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Step 2-4. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Step 4-2. Step 2-3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on load plate, engage the ... load lever with the two alignment keys of the socket. Step 4-3. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of PnP cap to assist in removal. 1. Step 3. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for...
Step 2-4. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Step 4-2. Step 2-3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on load plate, engage the ... load lever with the two alignment keys of the socket. Step 4-3. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of PnP cap to assist in removal. 1. Step 3. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for...
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... 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the motherboard. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 5. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4). Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Before... with thumb to the CPU fan connector on side closest to install and lock. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Rotate the fastener clockwise...
... 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the motherboard. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 5. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4). Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Before... with thumb to the CPU fan connector on side closest to install and lock. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Rotate the fastener clockwise...
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... Mic as default record device. Click "Set Default Device" to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 19) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 ...14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 4) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the CPU fan connector on this header. To activate the front mic. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin...
... Mic as default record device. Click "Set Default Device" to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 19) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 ...14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 4) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the CPU fan connector on this header. To activate the front mic. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin...
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...Mode" option of your system can work properly. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 2: Connect the ... 2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please follow the order from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to your optical drive first....
...Mode" option of your system can work properly. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 2: Connect the ... 2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please follow the order from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to your optical drive first....
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.... DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Please refer to page 8 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt on this option to load the optiomized...
.... DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Please refer to page 8 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt on this option to load the optiomized...
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... to select Overclock Mode. This item will find an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Overclock Mode Use this feature is unlocked, you changing the ratio value of this to adjust PCIE frequency.... NB Voltage Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to [Enabled]. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this feature is ...
... to select Overclock Mode. This item will find an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Overclock Mode Use this feature is unlocked, you changing the ratio value of this to adjust PCIE frequency.... NB Voltage Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to [Enabled]. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this feature is ...
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... Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. On-Demand Clock Mudulation [Disabled] [... Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). Overclock Mode Use this option to adjust the ratio value, please disable the option " Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech." PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this to adjust CPU frequency. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory Protection...
... Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. On-Demand Clock Mudulation [Disabled] [... Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). Overclock Mode Use this option to adjust the ratio value, please disable the option " Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech." PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this to adjust CPU frequency. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory Protection...
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...normally 75% of the time, and spend the other 25% slacking off interval ratio. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. Processor can prevent data pages from overheated. If you need to set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual...) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Intel (R) Virtualization tech. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can switch between ...
...normally 75% of the time, and spend the other 25% slacking off interval ratio. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. Processor can prevent data pages from overheated. If you need to set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual...) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Intel (R) Virtualization tech. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can switch between ...
Quick Installation Guide
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...the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be ...find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor...
...the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be ...find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor...
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... 5 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports Untied ... CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - Realtek PCIE x1 ...
... 5 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports Untied ... CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - Realtek PCIE x1 ...
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... 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE...
... 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE...
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...on this motherboard, it will operate in the support CD. 3. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 33 of memory modules on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumper settings. English 7 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard CAUTION! 1. For special overclocking mode, ... to adjust the jumpers. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to change. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please refer to SATAII mode. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including...
...on this motherboard, it will operate in the support CD. 3. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 33 of memory modules on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumper settings. English 7 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard CAUTION! 1. For special overclocking mode, ... to adjust the jumpers. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to change. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please refer to SATAII mode. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including...
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... on center of the CPU with black lines. Rotate the load plate to clear retention tab. Hold the CPU by the edges where...notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to match the...key notches. Step 1. Rotate the load lever to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index ...black line English Step 2-2. Step 2-4. Step 3. Step 2-3. Step 1-3. Orient the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the...
... on center of the CPU with black lines. Rotate the load plate to clear retention tab. Hold the CPU by the edges where...notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to match the...key notches. Step 1. Rotate the load lever to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index ...black line English Step 2-2. Step 2-4. Step 3. Step 2-3. Step 1-3. Orient the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the...
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..."Mute" icon in the Realtek Control panel. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 19) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front ... panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Click "Set Default Device" to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
..."Mute" icon in the Realtek Control panel. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 19) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front ... panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Click "Set Default Device" to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
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...under a more stable overclocking environment. This section will guide you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 20 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. STEP ...install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can work properly. 2.9 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI...page 7 for internal storage devices. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the SATA / SATAII hard...
...under a more stable overclocking environment. This section will guide you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 20 ASRock G41M-S3 Motherboard English STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. STEP ...install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can work properly. 2.9 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI...page 7 for internal storage devices. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the SATA / SATAII hard...