G41C-GS - Motherboard ASROCK - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Motherboard
Brand	ASROCK
Model	G41C-GS
Form Factor	Micro ATX (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm)
CPU Socket	LGA 775 for Intel Core 2 Extreme / Quad / Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron
Chipset	Intel G41 + ICH7
Memory	2 x DDR3 (max 8 GB) + 2 x DDR2 (max 8 GB), dual channel
Memory Frequencies	DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 ; DDR2 800/667/533
Expansion Slots	1 x PCI Express x16, 1 x PCI Express x1, 2 x PCI
Integrated Graphics	Intel GMA X4500, shared memory max 1759 MB, max resolution 2048x1536 @75Hz
Audio	5.1-channel HD (VIA VT1705)
Network	Realtek Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL (10/100/1000 Mb/s)
Rear Ports	1 x PS/2 mouse, 1 x PS/2 keyboard, 1 x COM, 1 x VGA, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ-45, line-in/out/microphone
Internal Connectors	4 x SATA II, 1 x IDE, 1 x FDD, 1 x LPT, 2 x USB 2.0 headers, 1 x front panel audio
Power	ATX 24-pin + 4-pin 12V
BIOS	AMI 8 MB, supports Smart BIOS, Instant Flash
Operating Systems	Windows 7 / Vista / XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
Certifications	FCC, CE, EuP Ready
Maintenance	Unplug before cleaning, use a soft dry cloth, avoid moisture
Safety	Follow ESD precautions, do not touch components under power

Frequently Asked Questions - G41C-GS ASROCK

Which processors are compatible with the G41C-GS motherboard?

The motherboard supports Intel LGA 775 processors: Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, and Celeron, with FSB 1333/1066/800/533 MHz.

Can I use both DDR2 and DDR3 memory?

No, the DDR2 and DDR3 slots cannot be used simultaneously. You must choose one memory type.

What is the maximum supported memory capacity?

The motherboard supports up to 8 GB of DDR3 memory or 8 GB of DDR2 memory, with up to 4 GB per slot.

How do I update the motherboard BIOS?

Use the ASRock Instant Flash tool built into the BIOS. Place the BIOS file on a USB drive formatted as FAT32/16/12, then access Instant Flash from the BIOS menu.

Does the motherboard support overclocking?

Yes, via Untied Overclocking technology and the ASRock OC Tuner tool. Note: overclocking may damage hardware and void the warranty.

Which operating systems are compatible?

Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), Windows XP (32/64-bit).

How do I connect the front panel audio?

Connect the audio cable to the HD_AUDIO1 connector. For an AC'97 panel, follow the manual instructions to correctly connect Mic_IN, Audio_R/L, and Ground.

Can I use a 20-pin ATX power supply?

Yes, but only on pins 1 to 13 of the 24-pin connector. However, a 24-pin power supply is recommended for better stability.

How do I clear the CMOS?

Turn off the computer, unplug the power cable, then place a jumper on the CLRCMOS1 pins for 5 seconds. Remove the jumper before turning on.

Does the motherboard support the EuP standard?

Yes, it is EuP Ready. The EUP_LAN and EUP_AUDIO jumpers are enabled by default to reduce power consumption in standby. A compatible EuP power supply is required.

USER MANUAL G41C-GS ASROCK

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

"Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate"

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Published December 2009

Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

19.8cm (7.8 in) ATXPWR1 EuP Ready FSB1333 DDR2 800 DDR3 1333 Dual Channel DSX10 ASRock RoHS Intel G41 Chipset CMOS Battery PCIE1 PCIE2 Super IO PCI1 PCI2 Intel ICH7 IDE1 SATAI_1 SATAI_2 SATAI_3 SATAI_4 24.4cm (9.6 in) 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 9 7 8 1 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AET-1/22 COM1 VGA1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB9 B: USB1 Top: RJ-48 Line-In Line-Out Control Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots
(Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots
(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue)
7 North Bridge Controller
8 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
9 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
10 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
11 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue)
12 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Red)
13 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red)
14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple)
15 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red)
16 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red)
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
19 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange)
20 BIOS SPI Chip
21 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
22 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple)
23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
24 PCI Slots (PCI1-2)
25 FSB1 Jumper
26 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
27 EUP Audio Jumper (EUP_AUDIO1)
28 EUP LAN Jumper (EUP_LAN1)
29 Front Panel Audio Header
(HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
775-Pin CPU Socket

I/O Panel (G41C-GS)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
* 2 RJ-45 Port
3 Line In (Light Blue)
4 Line Out (Lime)
5 Microphone (Pink)

6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
8 VGA Port
9 COM Port
10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED

Status	Description
Off	No Activity
Blinking	Data Activity

SPEED LED

Status	Description
Off	10Mbps connection
Orange	100Mbps connection
Green	1Gbps connection

ACT/LINK SPEED

LAN Port

To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon

, and click "Speaker". Then you are allowed to

select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". Click "Power" to save your change.

For Windows ^® 7/7 64-bit/Vista ^TM /Vista ^TM 64-bit OS:

Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon

, and click "Advanced Options" on the left side

on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, select “Independent Headphone”, and click “OK” to save your change.

If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will be disabled. You can only choose to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function.

I/O Panel (G41C-S)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
* 2 RJ-45 Port
3 Line In (Light Blue)
4 Line Out (Lime)
5 Microphone (Pink)

6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
8 VGA Port
9 COM Port
10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED
SPEED LED

Status	Description
Off	No Activity
Blinking	Data Activity

Status	Description
Off	10Mbps connection
Orange	100Mbps connection

ACT/LINK SPEED

LAN Port

To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.

For Windows ^® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon

, and click "Speaker". Then you are allowed to

select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". Click "Power" to save your change.

For Windows ^® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^TM / Vista ^TM 64-bit OS:

Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon

, and click "Advanced Options" on the left side

on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, select “Independent Headphone”, and click “OK” to save your change.

If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will be disabled. You can only choose to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function.

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance.

This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm)

ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Quick Installation Guide

Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

One I/O Panel Shield

1.2 Specifications

Platform	- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm
CPU	- LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors- Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset	- Northbridge: Intel® G41- Southbridge: Intel® ICH7
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots- Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4)- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5)- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots- Supports DDR2 800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4)- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5)
Expansion Slot	- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot- 2 x PCI slots
Graphics	- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500- Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10- Max. shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 6)- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz
Audio	- 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec)
LAN	- G41C-GS:Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL,speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s- G41C-S:Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O	I/O Panel- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port- 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 with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Connector	- 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and “Hot Plug” functions) (seeCAUTION 7)- 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)- 1 x Floppy connector- 1 x Print port header- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector- 24 pin ATX power connector- 4 pin 12V power connector- Front panel audio connector- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)(seeCAUTION 8)
BIOS Feature	- 8Mb AMI BIOS- AMI Legal BIOS- Supports “Plug and Play”- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support- VCCM, NB, VTT, GTLRef Voltage Multi-adjustment- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD	- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version)
Unique Feature	- ASRock OC Tuner (seeCAUTION 9)- Intelligent Energy Saver (seeCAUTION 10)- Instant Boot- ASRock Instant Flash (seeCAUTION 11)- ASRock OC DNA (seeCAUTION 12)- Hybrid Booster:- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (seeCAUTION 13)- ASRock U-COP (seeCAUTION 14)- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware Monitor	- CPU Temperature Sensing- Chassis Temperature Sensing- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer- CPU Quiet Fan- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS	- Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications	- FCC, CE- EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required)(see CAUTION 15)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

CAUTION!

1. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 36 of "User Manual" in the support CD.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 21 for details.
3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation.
4. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency.

CPU FSB Frequency	Memory Support Frequency
1333	DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333
	DDR2 667, DDR2 800
1066	DDR3 800, DDR3 1066
	DDR2 667, DDR2 800
800	DDR3 800
	DDR2 667, DDR2 800
533	DDR3 800
	DDR2 533

* DDR3 1333 memory modules will operate in overclocking mode.

* When you use a FSB533-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDR3 533 if you adopt a DDR3 800 memory module.

* If you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumper. Please refer to page 18 for proper jumper settings.

1. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows ^® 7/Vista ^™ /XP. For Windows ^® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

2. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel ^® website for the latest information.

3. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 25 of "User Manual" in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

4. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® 764-bit / 7 / Vista™ 64-bit / Vista™ / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.

5. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
6. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
7. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.
8. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.
9. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

10. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

11. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

2. Installation

Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.1 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below.

Load Plate Contact Array Socket Body Load Lever

775-Pin Socket Overview

Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.

Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees.

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees.

Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:

Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with black lines.

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.

Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch 775-LAND CPU

Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-Pin Socket

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion.

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. 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 right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to assist in removal.

1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.

Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load plate, engage the load lever.

Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever.

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU.

Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the socket surface.

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 3).

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard throughholes.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

Fan cables on side closest to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components.

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots; see p.2 No.5), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Blue slots; see p.2 No.6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Configurations (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)

	DDRII_1(Yellow Slot)	DDRII_2(Yellow Slot)
2 memory modules	SS	SS
2 memory modules	DS	DS

Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Configurations (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)

	DDR3_A1(Blue Slot)	DDR3_B1(Blue Slot)
2 memory modules	SS	SS
2 memory modules	DS	DS

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the same color. In other words, install them in the set of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2).
2. If only one memory module is installed in the DIMM slot on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be installed on this motherboard at the same time.

Installing a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.

○ ↓ notch ← break × ↓ notch ← break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.

PCIE slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the BIOS options "Primary Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to [Auto], then the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

2.5 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper

Setting

PS2_USB_PWR1

(see p.2 No. 1)

Description

Short pin2, pin3 to enable +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or USB wake up events.

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply.

Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper)

(see p.2 No. 23)

2-pin jumper

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.

EUP LAN / EUP Audio Jumper

(EUP_LAN1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 28)

(EUP_AUDIO1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 27)

Default (Enable EuP)

Note: EUP_LAN and EUP_AUDIO jumper design decreases the power consumption of this motherboard to meet EuP standard. With an ASRock EuP ready motherboard and a power supply that the 5VSB power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100mA current consumption, your system is able to submit EuP standard. The default setting (short pin1 and pin2) is EuP enabled. If you want to disable this power saving function, you may short pin2 and pin3. Please be noticed that when EUP_LAN jumper is set to enabled, the Wake-On-LAN function under S3 (Suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to Disk), and S5 (Soft Off) will be disabled.

FSB1 Jumper

(FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 25)

FSB1

Default

If you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumper. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper setting.

FSB1

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

Floppy Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.2 No. 21)

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 11)

connect the blue end to the motherboard

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATAII Connectors

(SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 16)

(SATAII_2: see p.2, No. 15)

(SATAII_3: see p.2, No. 12)

(SATAII_4: see p.2, No. 13)

SATAII_1

SATAII_3

SATAII_2

SATAII_4

These four Serial ATAIL (SATAII)

connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices. The current SATAII interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA)

Data Cable

(Optional)

Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard.

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB6_7)

(see p.2 No. 17)

(9-pin USB4_5)

(see p.2 No. 18)

Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports.

Print Port Header

(25-pin LPT1)

(see p.2 No. 22)

AFD# ERROR# PINIT# SLIN# GND SPD71 SPD6 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT SPD0 SPD1 SPD2 SPD3 SPD4 SPD5 SPD6 SPD7 SPD8 STB#

This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices.

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)

(see p.2 No. 29)

This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below:

A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don't need to connect them for AC'97 audio panel.
E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to [Enabled].

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1)

(see p.2 No. 19)

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1)

(see p.2 No. 14)

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors

(3-pin CHA_FAN1)

(see p.2 No. 10)

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

(see p.2 No. 9)

CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

(see p.2 No. 3)

This header accommodates several system front panel functions.

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin.

Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.

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, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector

(24-pin ATXPWR1)

(see p.2 No. 4)

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

ATX 12V Connector

(4-pin ATX12V2)

(see p.2 No. 2)

Please note that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this connector so that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up.

2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAIL (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel ^® ICH7 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAIL (SATAII) hard disks. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATAII connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.

2.8 Driver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

2.9 Untied Overclocking Technology

This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

3. BIOS Information

The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.

4. Software Support CD information

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

1. Einführung

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1.1 Kartoninhalt

(CLRCMOS1, 2-Pin jumper)

Seriell-ATAII-Anschlüsse

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm)

(CLRCMOS1, jumper a 2 pin)

(vedi p.2 Nr. 23)

jumper a 2 pin

Jumper audio EUP LAN / EUP

(EUP_LAN1, jumper a 3 pin, vedere p.2 N. 28)

(EUP_AUDIO1, jumper a 3 pin, vedere p.2 N. 27)

EUP_LAN1

EUP_AUDIO1

Predefinito (abilita EuP)

(CLRCMOS1, jumper de 2 pins)

(vea p.2, N. 23)

jumper de 2 pins

(CLRCMOS1, jumper de 2 pinos)

LAN EUP / Jumper Áudio EUP

(EUP_LAN1, jumper de 3 pinos, veja a folha 2, No. 28)

(EUP_AUDIO1, jumper de 3 pinos, veja a folha 2, No. 27)

EUP_LAN1

EUP_AUDIO1

Predefinição

(Activar EuP)

(Micro ATX 품 팩터: 9.6" X 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm)

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1.1 包装盒内物品

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1.1 包装盒内物品