Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product G41M-VS3 R2.0 Asrock
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1 1 1 1 1 G41M-V GS3 / G41M-VS3 User Ma nual V ersion 2.0 Published December 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved..
2 2 2 2 2 Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purcha ser for ba ckup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc.
3 3 3 3 3 Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction ................................................... ................................................... .................
4 4 4 4 4 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... ..............
5 5 5 5 5 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Tha nk you for purcha sing ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 motherboard, a reli- able motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
6 6 6 6 6 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - Micro A TX Form Fa ctor: 8.9-in x 6.
7 7 7 7 7 Connector - 4 x SA T AII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support f or RAID a nd “Hot Plug” functions) (see CAUTION 7 ) - 1 x A T A100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Print port he.
8 8 8 8 8 CAUTION! 1. About the setting of “Hyper Thre ading T echnology”, plea se check page 34. 2. This motherboard supports U ntied Overclocking T e chnology. Ple a se read “U ntied Overclocking T echnology” on page 25 for details. 3. This motherboard supports Dual Cha nnel Me mory T echnology .
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11 11 11 11 11 1.3 Motherboard L 1.3 Motherboard L 1.3 Motherboard L 1.3 Motherboard L 1.3 Motherboard L ayout (G41M- ayout (G41M- ayout (G41M- ayout (G41M- ayout (G41M- VGS3 / G41M- VGS3 / G41M- VGS3 / G41M- VGS3 / G41M- VGS3 / G41M- VS3) VS3) VS3) VS3) VS3) 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 1 5 USB 2.
12 12 12 12 12 1.4 I/O P 1.4 I/O P 1.4 I/O P 1.4 I/O P 1.4 I/O P anel (G41M- anel (G41M- anel (G41M- anel (G41M- anel (G41M- VGS3) VGS3) VGS3) VGS3) VGS3) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.
13 13 13 13 13 1.5 I/O P 1.5 I/O P 1.5 I/O P 1.5 I/O P 1.5 I/O P anel (G41M- anel (G41M- anel (G41M- anel (G41M- anel (G41M- VS3) VS3) VS3) VS3) VS3) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.
14 14 14 14 14 Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 is a M icro A TX form fa ctor (8.
15 15 15 15 15 Lift Lever Up to 90° CPU Marked Corner Socket Marked Corner 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, plea se follow the steps below .
16 16 16 16 16 For proper inserting, ple a se ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Step 2-3. Carefully pla ce the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-4. V erify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys.
17 17 17 17 17 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.
18 18 18 18 18 notch break notch break 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.
19 19 19 19 19 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard.
20 20 20 20 20 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper ca p is pla ced on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper ca p is pla ced on pins, the jumper is “Open”.
21 21 21 21 21 FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper , see p.1 1 No. 27) If you adopt FSB1333-CPU a nd DDR3 1333 me mory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumper . Plea se short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper . Otherwise, the CPU a nd memory module may not work properly on this motherboard.
22 22 22 22 22 GND PWRBTN# PLED- PLED+ DUMMY RESET# GND HDLED+ HDLED- 1 System Panel Header This header a ccommodates (9-pin P ANEL1) several system front panel (see p.1 1 No. 8) functions. 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the cha ssis must support HDA to function correctly .
23 23 23 23 23 +5V DUMMY DUMMY SPEAKER 1 G N D +1 2 V C HA_FAN_ SP EE D Though 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 plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, plea se connect it to Pin 1-3.
24 24 24 24 24 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 SA SA SA SA SA T T T T T AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SA T AII hard disk to your computer , plea se carefully read below SA T AII hard disk setup guide.
25 25 25 25 25 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A T T T T T A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA T T T T T A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Seri.
26 26 26 26 26 Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
27 27 27 27 27 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Plea se check the following table f or the function descri ption of ea ch navigation key.
28 28 28 28 28 G41M-VS3 System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system time. System Date [Day Month/Date/Y ear] Use this item to specify the system date.
29 29 29 29 29 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
30 30 30 30 30 BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Timing Control Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
31 31 31 31 31 Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item a ppear to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you plan to adjust the ratio value, plea se disable the option “ Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.
32 32 32 32 32 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC T weaker H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
33 33 33 33 33 BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration This should be enabled in order to enable or disable the “Enhanced Halt State”. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
34 34 34 34 34 CPU Thermal Throttling Y ou may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control me cha- nism to keep the CPU from overheated.
35 35 35 35 35 DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM RCOMP STRENGTH Settings Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
36 36 36 36 36 DRAM CH0 G3 (Control2) This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G3 (Control2). Min: 1. M ax: 15. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM CH0 G4 (Clocks1) This controls the number of D RAM CH0 G4 (Clock s1). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].
37 37 37 37 37 DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM DLL SKEW Settings Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
38 38 38 38 38 DRAM CH1 CMD SKEW This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CMD SKEW . The default value is [Auto]. DRAM CH1 CTRL0 SKEW This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CTRL0 SKEW . The default value is [Auto]. DRAM CH1 CTRL1 SKEW This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CTRL1 SKEW .
39 39 39 39 39 Flex Mode Operation This allows you to enable or disable flex mode operation feature. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Intelligent Energy Saver Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings.
40 40 40 40 40 OnBoard Lan This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard Lan” feature..
41 41 41 41 41 BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Configuration Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
42 42 42 42 42 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration Set [Compatible] when Legacy OS (MS-DOS, Win NT) device is used. Set [Enhanced] when Native OS (Win2000 / XP) is used.
43 43 43 43 43 TYPE Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/D V D], and [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.
44 44 44 44 44 DMA Mode DMA ca pability allows the i mproved tra nsfer-speed a nd data-integrity for compatible IDE devices. S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to en able or disable the S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, a nd Reporting T echnology) feature.
45 45 45 45 45 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Serial Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.
46 46 46 46 46 BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration T o enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
47 47 47 47 47 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardw.
48 48 48 48 48 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config- ure the boot settings and the boot priority. 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.
49 49 49 49 49 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen In this section, you may set or cha nge the supervisor/user pa ssword for the syste m. For the user pa ssword, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC T weaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Exit Install or Change the password.
50 50 50 50 50 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC T weaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02.
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