ASRock G31M-S Support Question
ASRock G31M-S Support Question
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Question posted by triziaandrea on January 5th, 2013
Optical Drive
what optical drive should i use with asrock g31m-gs motherboard?
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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on January 6th, 2013 10:09 AM
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Based from the hardware specifications of ASRock G31M-S, you can use optical drives with ATA or SATA interface. You can purchase or see the specifications of SATA devices from the following links.
SATA Optical Drives from Amazon
- http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Optiarc-DVD-ROM-Drives-DDU1681S-0B/dp/B0029RUBNS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357492050&sr=1-1&keywords=sata+DVD+rom
- http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-GH24NS90B-Super-Internal/dp/B00632SB2I/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357492050&sr=1-2&keywords=sata+DVD+rom
- http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-GH22NS50-Super-Internal/dp/B002C9K3UO/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357492050&sr=1-4&keywords=sata+DVD+rom
ATA Optical Drives from Amazon
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Tintin
Related ASRock G31M-S Manual Pages
User Manual - Page 5
...well. 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 G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm)
ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional...
User Manual - Page 12
... comes with the component. Before you handle components. 3. Chapter 2 Installation
G31M-GS / G31M-S is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Make sure to static electricity, NEVER
place your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you...
User Manual - Page 16
...DIMM slots to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel...the notch on the DIMM matches the break
on the slot. Step 1.
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology....
User Manual (VIA) - Page 5
...index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm)
ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Support CD One 80-...Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Chapter ...
User Manual (VIA) - Page 12
...the screws! Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of ... 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 cm) motherboard. Chapter 2 Installation
G31M-GS / G31M-S is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Before you and damages to motherboard components.
2.1 Screw Holes
Place screws ...
User Manual (VIA) - Page 16
... may be damaged.
2. Step 2.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at single channel mode.
1. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 1
...perchlorate"
ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com
Published May 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. Disclaimer:
Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only ...ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. All rights reserved.
1 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
English Copyright Notice:
No part of ...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 2
... Slot (PCIE2)
11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 27 OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1 Jumper
14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1,
28 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)
Purple)
2 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Orange) 25 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
12 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) 26 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple)
13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 3
...different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok".
Then reboot your system.
3 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
English Then reboot your system. Choose "2CH" or
"4CH" and then you are allowed to select ..."Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double-click...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 4
... 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 G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 5
... 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone
5 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
English Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - G31M-GS Realtek PCIE x 1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed... - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port - Max. LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM ...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 6
... IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x Print port header
- FCC, CE
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
English
6 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Connector
- 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and
"Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 13)
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Boot Failure Guard...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 7
...there is subject to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
7 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
English We are not responsible...hardware monitor function and overclock your SATAII hard disk drive to the operating system limitation, the actual memory...operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Due to SATAII mode....
Quick Installation Guide - Page 8
...Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
12. To improve heat dissipation, remember to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Although this motherboard offers stepless... when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is not recommended to...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 9
...please follow the steps below.
775-Pin Socket Overview
Before you uninstall any motherboard settings.
1. Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle ... over-tighten the screws! Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
9 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
English Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any bent pin...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 10
...are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up.
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 ...peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal.
10 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to fully open position at ...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 11
...PnP cap.
2. Secure load lever with the motherboard throughholes.
Below is recommended to use the cap tab to illustrate the installation of ...motherboard. Step 5. 1. Step 4. Step 1.
Step 6. Connect fan header with thumb to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Step 4-2. Step 4.
Repeat with fan operation or contact other components.
11 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 16
... cable
Note: Please refer to the instruction of SATA power cable to the power connector on the motherboard. SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 SATAII_4
Serial ATAII Connectors
(SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 13) (SATAII_2: see... the SATAII connector on each drive.
Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
Either end of the power supply.
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English Then connect the white...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 20
...optical drive first. STEP 4: Connect the other end of your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from [Auto] to the warning on this motherboard...Overclocking Technology.
20 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
English Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the motherboard's SATAII
connector....
Quick Installation Guide - Page 21
...-driven program, which allows you to display the menus.
21 ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
English For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to scroll through its test routines. It will enhance motherboard features. If you start up the computer, please press during...
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