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... case any modifications of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in, 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VS2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VS2 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial...
... case any modifications of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in, 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VS2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VS2 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial...
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... implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English With respect to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. This device complies with Part 15 of their respective companies, and are furnished for backup...except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. When you discard the Lithium battery in ...
... implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English With respect to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. This device complies with Part 15 of their respective companies, and are furnished for backup...except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. When you discard the Lithium battery in ...
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Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 12 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red) 23 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard Yellow) 17 PCI Slot (PCI1) 6 North Bridge Controller 18 BIOS SPI Chip 7 South Bridge Controller 19 EUP Audio Jumper (EUP_AUDIO1) 8 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) ...
Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 12 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red) 23 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 2 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard Yellow) 17 PCI Slot (PCI1) 6 North Bridge Controller 18 BIOS SPI Chip 7 South Bridge Controller 19 EUP Audio Jumper (EUP_AUDIO1) 8 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) ...
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Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. For Windows® ...
Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. For Windows® ...
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... manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in , 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VS2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VS2 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G41M-VS2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. It delivers ...
... manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in , 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VS2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VS2 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock G41M-VS2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. It delivers ...
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Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - resolution up ...
Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - resolution up ...
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... CAUTION 14) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - Hybrid Booster: - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU... Saver (see CAUTION 8) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - FCC, CE - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1...
... CAUTION 14) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - Hybrid Booster: - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU... Saver (see CAUTION 8) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - FCC, CE - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1...
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...under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English Due to change. We are not responsible for the latest information. 6. CAUTION! 1. Featuring an advanced ... applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. WARNING Please realize that delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 4. This motherboard supports Untied...
...under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English Due to change. We are not responsible for the latest information. 6. CAUTION! 1. Featuring an advanced ... applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. WARNING Please realize that delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 4. This motherboard supports Untied...
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... or press key to BIOS setup menu to record the OC settings and share with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English While CPU overheat is capable of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in Flash ROM. EuP, stands for Energy Using... Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the completed system. According to save your overclocking record under 100 mA current consumption. This convenient BIOS update tool...
... or press key to BIOS setup menu to record the OC settings and share with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 8 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English While CPU overheat is capable of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in Flash ROM. EuP, stands for Energy Using... Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the completed system. According to save your overclocking record under 100 mA current consumption. This convenient BIOS update tool...
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... above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall...
... above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall...
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...: Step 1-1. Orient the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard Step 2-4. Step 1. Rotate the load lever to the orient keys. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Disengaging the lever by depressing down...
...: Step 1-1. Orient the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal. 10 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard Step 2-4. Step 1. Rotate the load lever to the orient keys. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. Disengaging the lever by depressing down...
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... installation, please kindly refer to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for after service. 1. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard
... installation, please kindly refer to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for after service. 1. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard
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... snap back in place and the DIMM is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English If you install only one correct orientation. Step 2. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Unlock a ...It is not allowed to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-VS2 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, ...
... snap back in place and the DIMM is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English If you install only one correct orientation. Step 2. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Unlock a ...It is not allowed to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-VS2 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, ...
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... for the card before you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to use . Keep the screws for PCI Express card with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English Fasten the card to [Auto], then the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA. If you start...
... for the card before you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to use . Keep the screws for PCI Express card with screws. 13 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English Fasten the card to [Auto], then the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA. If you start...
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...) (EUP_AUDIO1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or USB wake up events. Please be disabled. (Disable EuP) 14 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard After waiting for 5 seconds. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you want to disable this motherboard to meet...will be noticed that the 5VSB power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100mA current consumption, your system is EuP enabled. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is Short Open placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". Note: ...
...) (EUP_AUDIO1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or USB wake up events. Please be disabled. (Disable EuP) 14 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard After waiting for 5 seconds. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you want to disable this motherboard to meet...will be noticed that the 5VSB power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100mA current consumption, your system is EuP enabled. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that when EUP_LAN jumper is Short Open placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". Note: ...
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... to the motherboard to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of the motherboard! English uP) 15 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard (Enable EuP) 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers.
... to the motherboard to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of the motherboard! English uP) 15 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard (Enable EuP) 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers.
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... the I/O panel, there are for HD audio panel only. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. 16 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English
... the I/O panel, there are for HD audio panel only. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. 16 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard English
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... fan speed control function. Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 10) Please connect the chassis speaker to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 17 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in the Realtek Control...
... fan speed control function. Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 10) Please connect the chassis speaker to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 17 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in the Realtek Control...
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...-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up. English 18 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard
...-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up. English 18 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard
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... means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. English 19 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard 2 . 7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can be auto-detected...
... means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. English 19 ASRock G41M-VS2 Motherboard 2 . 7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can be auto-detected...