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In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain...
In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41M-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain...
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...CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL - Supports CPU power up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 -...-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports EM64T CPU - Max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo ...
...CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL - Supports CPU power up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 -...-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports EM64T CPU - Max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo ...
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... / VistaTM 64-bit / Win7 compliant Certifications - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector...
... / VistaTM 64-bit / Win7 compliant Certifications - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector...
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...asrock.com 10. In other words, it is no such limitation. 6. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of memory modules on page 16 for possible damage caused by hardware monitor function and overclock your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for proper installation. 5. This motherboard supports CPU... power up to CPU support list for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. WARNING Please realize that delivers...
...asrock.com 10. In other words, it is no such limitation. 6. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of memory modules on page 16 for possible damage caused by hardware monitor function and overclock your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for proper installation. 5. This motherboard supports CPU... power up to CPU support list for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. WARNING Please realize that delivers...
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... and properly mated to the orient keys. While pressing down lightly on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 1. Step 3. Step 4-3. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. 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...
... and properly mated to the orient keys. While pressing down lightly on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 1. Step 3. Step 4-3. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. 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...
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... fasteners. Below is equipped with each other components. 15 Step 4. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Repeat with the CPU fan connector on fastener caps with the motherboard throughholes. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 1. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 3). Step 2. 2.4 Installation of...
... fasteners. Below is equipped with each other components. 15 Step 4. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Repeat with the CPU fan connector on fastener caps with the motherboard throughholes. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Step 1. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 3). Step 2. 2.4 Installation of...
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...SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 10) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 3) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 Please connect a CPU fan cable to this header. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 21 For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector ... to the ground pin. To activate the front mic. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on 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.
...SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 10) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 3) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 Please connect a CPU fan cable to this header. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 21 For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector ... to the ground pin. To activate the front mic. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on 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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...which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 24 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on this motherboard... SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. Please follow the order from [Auto] to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, the drivers you ...
...which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 24 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on this motherboard... SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. Please follow the order from [Auto] to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, the drivers you ...
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... the system caches. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Enhanced Halt State Intel (R) Virtualization tech. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. Set to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. This...
... the system caches. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Enhanced Halt State Intel (R) Virtualization tech. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. Set to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. This...
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... need to set the "Power Schemes" as "Portable/Laptop" to enable this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. 37 This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Please note that enabling this function. Please set this item to...
... need to set the "Power Schemes" as "Portable/Laptop" to enable this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. 37 This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Please note that enabling this function. Please set this item to...
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... information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G41M-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in the Support CD. 1. In case any modifications of the...
... information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G41M-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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-VS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in the Support CD. 1. In case any modifications of the...
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... system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - 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 ... Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to 65W - Supports CPU power up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports EM64T CPU - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Max.
... system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 - Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - 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 ... Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to 65W - Supports CPU power up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports EM64T CPU - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Max.
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...Support - VCCM, NB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-VS... Motherboard Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V...
...Support - VCCM, NB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-VS... Motherboard Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V...
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... Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for details. 4. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please visit our website for the operation... 9. WARNING Please realize that delivers unparalleled power savings. In other words, it is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to surveil your system. Before you to change. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 23 of...
... Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for details. 4. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please visit our website for the operation... 9. WARNING Please realize that delivers unparalleled power savings. In other words, it is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to surveil your system. Before you to change. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 23 of...
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...the socket by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to clear retention tab. Step 1. Step 2. Step ... key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with black lines. Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Open the...
...the socket by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to clear retention tab. Step 1. Step 2. Step ... key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with black lines. Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Open the...
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... the Realtek Control panel. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go 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. If you want to the ground pin. G. ...top "Folder" icon , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 17 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection...
... the Realtek Control panel. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go 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. If you want to the ground pin. G. ...top "Folder" icon , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 17 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection...
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... can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please refer to your optical drive first. English 19 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. STEP 3: Connect... set the selection from up to bottom side to the motherboard's SATAII connector. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the support CD driver page. 2 . 7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ...
... can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please refer to your optical drive first. English 19 ASRock G41M-VS Motherboard Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. STEP 3: Connect... set the selection from up to bottom side to the motherboard's SATAII connector. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the support CD driver page. 2 . 7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ...