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G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 User Manual Version 2.0 Published December 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 User Manual Version 2.0 Published December 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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...Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for backup purpose, without intent to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...please follow the related regulations in advance. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should...
...Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for backup purpose, without intent to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...please follow the related regulations in advance. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should...
User Manual
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... Support CD. In case any modifications 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-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.7-in, 22.6 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
... Support CD. In case any modifications 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-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.7-in, 22.6 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
User Manual
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... motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 11, No. 3). Then connect the CPU fan to ensure cable does not interfere with Intel 775-LAND CPU to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Secure excess cable with thumb to improve heat dissipation. Step 3. Rotate the fastener...
... motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 11, No. 3). Then connect the CPU fan to ensure cable does not interfere with Intel 775-LAND CPU to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Secure excess cable with thumb to improve heat dissipation. Step 3. Rotate the fastener...
User Manual
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... Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to install your system. 2. D. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 24) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L Besides four default...
... Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to install your system. 2. D. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 24) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L Besides four default...
User Manual
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... 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 [Manual]. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but...
... 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 [Manual]. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but...
User Manual
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... supplies. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. NB Voltage Use this option, you plan to load and save current setting user defaults? Cnfiguration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Optimized]. The default value of this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to select NB Voltage. is [Auto].
... supplies. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. NB Voltage Use this option, you plan to load and save current setting user defaults? Cnfiguration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Optimized]. The default value of this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to select NB Voltage. is [Auto].
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... Clock Mudulation [Auto] [133] [100] [Enabled] [Auto] [9] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] This should always be [Auto] for better system stability. Cnfiguration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Optimized]. Spread Spectrum This item should be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. 33 Ratio CMOS Setting If the...
... Clock Mudulation [Auto] [133] [100] [Enabled] [Auto] [9] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] This should always be [Auto] for better system stability. Cnfiguration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Optimized]. Spread Spectrum This item should be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. 33 Ratio CMOS Setting If the...
Quick Installation Guide
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... be updated, the content of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in , 22.6 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English 1. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation...
... be updated, the content of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in , 22.6 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English 1. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation...
Quick Installation Guide
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...under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 8 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English FCC, CE, WHQL - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. You can also connect SATA hard disk to page 17 for details. 3.... size may affect your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 24 of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode...
...under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 8 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English FCC, CE, WHQL - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. You can also connect SATA hard disk to page 17 for details. 3.... size may affect your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 24 of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode...
Quick Installation Guide
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... thumb to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Step 5. It is an example to the instruction manuals of IHS on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English Below is recommended to use the cap tab to install and lock. Step 2. Step 1. 1. This cap...
... thumb to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Step 5. It is an example to the instruction manuals of IHS on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English Below is recommended to use the cap tab to install and lock. Step 2. Step 1. 1. This cap...
Quick Installation Guide
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... wire to Ground (GND). D. Connect Ground (GND) to the ground pin. 19 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 16) Please connect a chassis fan cable to this header. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to this connector and match the black wire to connect them for...
... wire to Ground (GND). D. Connect Ground (GND) to the ground pin. 19 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 16) Please connect a chassis fan cable to this header. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to this connector and match the black wire to connect them for...
Quick Installation Guide
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... internal storage devices. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the support CD driver page. Therefore, the drivers you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 21 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to your optical drive first. Before you to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Then, the drivers compatible... connector. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to [Manual].
... internal storage devices. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the support CD driver page. Therefore, the drivers you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 21 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to your optical drive first. Before you to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Then, the drivers compatible... connector. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to [Manual].
Quick Installation Guide
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.... The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is a menu-driven program, which allows you wish to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CDROM drive. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support...POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 22 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. It is enabled in the Support CD. 4.
.... The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is a menu-driven program, which allows you wish to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CDROM drive. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support...POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 22 ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard English To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. It is enabled in the Support CD. 4.