Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product G31M-VS2 Asrock
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1 1 1 1 1 G31M-VS2 User Ma nual V ersion 1. 2 Published March 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 G31M-VS2 motherboard, a relia ble 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 - 24 pin A TX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - Front pa nel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 7 ) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports “Plug a nd Play” - ACPI 1.
8 8 8 8 8 CAUTION! 1. About the setting of “Hyper Thre ading T echnology”, plea se check page 29. 2. This motherboard supports U ntied Overclocking T e chnology . Plea se rea d “U ntied Overclocking T echnology” on page 24 for details. 3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory T echnology .
9 9 9 9 9 10. ASRock Insta nt Fla sh is a BIOS fla sh utility embedded in Fla sh ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows ® .
10 10 10 10 10 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 1 4 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 2 A TX 12V Conne ctor (A TX12V2) 1 5 USB 2.
11 11 11 11 11 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 anel anel anel anel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 Microphone (Pink) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 7 USB 2.
12 12 12 12 12 Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation G31M-VS2 is a Micro A TX form fa ctor (8.9" x 6.7", 22.6 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the conf iguration of your cha ssis to en- sure that the motherboard fits into it.
13 13 13 13 13 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 .
14 14 14 14 14 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.
15 15 15 15 15 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.
16 16 16 16 16 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Mo.
17 17 17 17 17 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 a nd 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard.
18 18 18 18 18 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”.
19 19 19 19 19 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper ca ps over these hea ders a nd connectors.
20 20 20 20 20 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the cha ssis must support HDA to function correctly . Plea se follow the instruction in our ma nual a nd cha ssis manual to in stall your system. 2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, ple a se install it to the front panel audio header a s below: A.
21 21 21 21 21 E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to [Enabled].
22 22 22 22 22 A TX 12V Connector Pl ea se note that it is necessary (4-pin A TX12V2) to connect a power supply with (see p.10 No. 2) A TX 12V plug to this connector so that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up.
23 23 23 23 23 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 in stalling SA T AII hard disk to your computer , plea se carefully read below SA T AII hard disk setup guide.
24 24 24 24 24 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.
25 25 25 25 25 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.
26 26 26 26 26 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.
27 27 27 27 27 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 Smart Screen Smart Screen Smart Screen Smart Screen Smart Screen In the Smart screen, you ca n load the BIOS setup a ccording to your requirements. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Smart Settings Exit system setup after saving the changes.
28 28 28 28 28 Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Confi.
29 29 29 29 29 Boot Failure Guard Enable or disa ble the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability. Ratio Status This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this motherboard is “Locked” or “Unlocked”.
30 30 30 30 30 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY v02.
31 31 31 31 31 DRAM tCL Use this item to adjust the me an s of memory a ccessing. Configuration options are [6], [5], [4], [3] and [Auto]. DRAM tRCD This controls the latency between the DRAM a ctive command a nd the rea d / write command. Configuration option s: [3 DRAM Clock s], [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks] a nd [Auto].
32 32 32 32 32 Front Panel Select [Auto], [En abled] or [Disabled] f or the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. OnBoard Lan This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard Lan” feature. DRAM V oltage Use this to select DRAM V oltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.
33 33 33 33 33 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.
34 34 34 34 34 BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration Set [Compatible] when Legacy OS (MS-DOS, Win NT) device is used. Set [Enhanced] when Native OS (Win2000 / XP) is used.
35 35 35 35 35 TYPE Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/D V D], a nd [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.
36 36 36 36 36 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. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32-Bit Data T ra nsfer Use this item to ena ble 32-bit a ccess to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate.
37 37 37 37 37 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.
38 38 38 38 38 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.
39 39 39 39 39 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.
40 40 40 40 40 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.
41 41 41 41 41 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 Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Exit Install or Change the password.
42 42 42 42 42 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart 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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