G41M-GS3 - Motherboard ASROCK - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Micro ATX Motherboard
Brand	ASROCK
Model	G41M-GS3
Category	Motherboard
Chipset	Intel G41 (Northbridge) / ICH7 (Southbridge)
CPU Socket	LGA 775
Supported CPU	Intel Core 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo, Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron (FSB 1333/1066/800/533 MHz)
RAM Memory	2 x DDR3 DIMM, up to 8 GB, DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI
Integrated Graphics	Intel GMA X4500, DirectX 10, shared memory up to 1759 MB
Audio	Realtek ALC662, HD Audio 5.1 channels
LAN	Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mb/s)
Storage	4 x SATAII 3 Gb/s, 1 x IDE ATA100, 1 x FDD
USB Ports	4 USB 2.0 rear ports, 2 USB 2.0 headers (4 additional ports)
Rear I/O Ports	1 PS/2 mouse, 1 PS/2 keyboard, 1 COM, 1 VGA, 4 USB, 1 RJ-45, line-in/out/mic jacks
BIOS	8 MB AMI BIOS, supports Smart BIOS
Dimensions	24.4 x 19.3 cm (9.6 x 7.6 inches)
Power Supply	24-pin ATX connector + 4-pin ATX 12V connector
Special Features	OC Tuner, Intelligent Energy Saver, Instant Boot, Instant Flash, OC DNA, Hybrid Booster, U-COP, Boot Failure Guard
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 7 / Vista / XP (32/64-bit)
Certifications	FCC, CE, EuP Ready
Maintenance and Cleaning	Unplug the device before cleaning. Use a soft dry cloth. Avoid moisture and chemicals.
Safety	Unplug before handling. Use an anti-static wrist strap. Do not touch components under power. Keep out of reach of children.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Contact ASRock or an authorized reseller for parts. Repair must be done by a professional.
General Information	Full manual available at notice-facile.com. Detailed user manual provided.

Frequently Asked Questions - G41M-GS3 ASROCK

Which processors are compatible with the G41M-GS3?

The motherboard supports Intel LGA 775 processors: Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core and Celeron, with FSB ranging from 533 to 1333 MHz. Check the compatibility list on ASRock's website.

What type of RAM does it support?

It supports DDR3 non-ECC, unbuffered memory in dual channel configuration. Supported frequencies are 1333(OC), 1066 and 800 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 8 GB.

Can I use two different memory sticks?

To activate Dual Channel, it is recommended to use two identical sticks (same brand, speed, size and chip type). Otherwise, the system will run in single channel mode.

How do I update the BIOS?

Use the ASRock Instant Flash function. Download the BIOS file to a FAT32 USB flash drive, insert it, then press during POST or to enter BIOS and launch Instant Flash tool.

What operating systems are supported?

The motherboard is compatible with Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit) and Windows XP (32/64-bit). Required drivers are provided on the accompanying CD.

Does the motherboard have integrated graphics?

Yes, it features Intel GMA X4500 with DirectX 10 support and shared memory up to 1759 MB. Video output is via the VGA port on the back.

How do I enable overclocking?

In the BIOS, go to the OC Tweaker tab. You can adjust CPU frequency, voltage and use Untied Overclocking technology to stabilize the buses. Caution: Overclocking may damage hardware.

What storage connectors are available?

The motherboard provides 4 SATAII connectors (3 Gb/s), 1 IDE ATA100 connector (2 devices) and 1 FDD connector. Note that no RAID or Hot Plug support is available.

Can I use a 20-pin power supply?

Yes, the 24-pin ATX connector accepts a 20-pin power supply. Connect it to pins 1-13 (see diagram in manual). For EuP functions, a compatible power supply is required.

How do I install the audio driver for Multi-Streaming?

In Windows 7/Vista, open Realtek HD Audio Manager, set configuration to 'Quadraphonic' or 'Stereo', then in 'Device advanced settings', choose 'Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously'. Restart.

USER MANUAL G41M-GS3 ASROCK

Published October 2009

Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual.

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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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Contents

1 Introduction 5

1.1 Package Contents 5
1.2 Specifications 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout 10
1.4 I/O Panel 11

2 Installation 12

2.1 Screw Holes 12
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 12
2.3 CPU Installation 13
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 15
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 16
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 17
2.7 Jumpers Setup 18
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20
2.9 SATAll Hard Disk Setup Guide 24
2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 25
2.11 Driver Installation Guide 25
2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology 25

3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 26

3.1 Introduction 26

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 26
3.1.2 Navigation Keys 27

3.2 Main Screen 27
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 29
3.4 Advanced Screen 32

3.4.1 CPU Configuration 33
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 35
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 41
3.4.4 Storage Configuration 42
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 44
3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 45
3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 45
3.4.8 USB Configuration 46

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 47

3.6 Boot Screen 48
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 48
3.7 Security Screen 49
3.8 Exit Screen 50

4 Software Support 51

4.1 Install Operating System 51
4.2 Support CD Information 51
4.2.1 Running Support CD 51
4.2.2 Drivers Menu 51
4.2.3 Utilities Menu 51
4.2.4 Contact Information 51

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 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.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of 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

ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm)
ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 Support CD
Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
One I/O Panel Shield

1.2 Specifications

Platform	- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.6-in, 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm
CPU	- LGA 775 for Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 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 (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset	- Northbridge: Intel® G41 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6)
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 7) - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz
Audio	- 5.1 CH Windows® Vista™ Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)
LAN	- G41M-GS3: Realtek PCIe x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - G41M-S3: 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) (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - CPU/Chassis 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) (see CAUTION 9)
BIOS Feature	- 8Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB, VTT 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 (see CAUTION 10) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11) - Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 13) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware Monitor	- CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS	- Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications	- FCC, CE - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 16)

• 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. This motherboard supports native FSB1333/1066/800 MHz. For normal operation, you do not need to adjust the jumper settings. For special overclocking mode, please refer to page 19 for proper jumper settings.
2. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 34.
3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 25 for details.
4. 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 16 for proper installation.
5. 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
1066	DDR3 800, DDR3 1066
800	DDR3 800
533	DDR3 800

• 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 a DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to page 19 for proper jumper settings.

• 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.

• The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.
• Before installing SATAll hard disk to SATAll connector, please read the "SATAll Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 24 to adjust your SATAll hard disk drive to SATAll mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAll connector directly.

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

• 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

• 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
• 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 <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 100mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper
2 775-Pin CPU Socket
3 North Bridge Controller
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
5 2x240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots
Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue)
6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
7 IDE1 Connector (IDE1,Blue)
8 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
9 South Bridge Controller
10 Third SATAll Connector (SATAll_3; Orange)
11 Fourth SATAll Connector (SATAI_4; Orange)
12 Secondary SATAll Connector (SATAll_2; Rec
13 Primary SATAll Connector (SATAI_1; Red)
14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple)

15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
17 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange)
18 BIOS SPI Chip
19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
20 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
21 Front Panel Audio Header
(HD AUDIO01,Lime)
22 PCI Slots (PCI1-2)
23 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2)
24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
25 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple)
26 FSB1/FSB2/FSB3 Jumper
27 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

1.4 I/O Panel

1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
3 RJ-45 Port
4 Line In (Light Blue)
5 Line Out (Lime)

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

• For G41M-GS3 motherboard, please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED

Status	Description
Off	No Activity
Blinking	Data Activity

SPEEDLED

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. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.

For Windows XP:

After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox", click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Choose "2CH" or

"4CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system.

For Windows® 7 / Vista™:

After restarting your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on the system tray. Set "Speaker Configuration" to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Then reboot your system.

Chapter 2 Installation

G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.6", 24.4 x 19.3 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 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.
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 antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.

Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2.3 CPU Installation

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

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.

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.

2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4).

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 10, No. 4).

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.

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.

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

G41M-GS3 / G41M-S3 motherboard provides 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 two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

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.

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.

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

If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (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.

2.7 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.

Short

Open

Jumper	Setting		Description
PS2_USB_PWR1 (see p.10 No. 1)	1_2	2_3	Short pin2, pin3 to enable
	+5V	+5VSB	+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.10 No. 8)

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.

FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumper

(FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.10 No. 26)

(FSB2, 5-pin jumper, see p.10 No. 26)

(FSB3, 5-pin jumper, see p.10 No.26)

Standard Setting:

If you adopt below DRAM / CPU configuration on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please follow the instructions below to set up the jumpers. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard.

Overclocking Setting:

When you mount a FSB800 or FSB1066 CPU, and try to overclock to FSB1333 (by BIOS setting) you may face the problem, that DRAM frequency will be overclocked very high. Please use jumper to force NB to be strapped at higher frequency, so the DRAM can work at lower frequency.

If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1333 on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, short pin3, pin4 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

2.8 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!

FDD connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.10 No.20)

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.10 No. 7)

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.10, No. 13)

(SATAI_2: see p.10, No. 12)

(SATAII_3: see p.10, No. 10)

(SATAI1_4: see p.10, No. 11)

Serial ATA (SATA)

Data Cable

(Optional)

These Serial ATAII (SATAII)

connectors support SATAll

or SATA hard disk for internal

storage devices. The current

SATAll interface allows up to

3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Either end of the SATA data cable

can be connected to the SATA /

SATAll hard disk or the SATAll

connector on the motherboard.

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB6_7)

(see p.10 No. 15)

(9-pin USB4_5)

(see p.10 No. 16)

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.10 No.25)

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.10 No.21)

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].

F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager.

For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings"

,choose

"Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK".

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

Click the right-top "Folder" icon

,choose“Disablefront

panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK".

G. To activate the front mic.

For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Please select "Front Mic" as default record device.

If you want to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in "Front Mic" of "Playback" portion.

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

Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel.

Click "Set Default Device" to make the Front Mic as the default record device.

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1)

(see p.10 No. 17)

This header accommodates

several system front panel

functions.

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1)

(see p.10 No. 14)

Please connect the chassis

speaker to this header.

Chassis Fan Connector

(3-pin CHA_FAN1)

(see p.10 No. 19)

Please connect a chassis fan

cable to this connector and

match the black wire to the

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

(see p.10 No. 4)

FAN SPEED CONTROL

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.10 No. 6)

Please connect an ATX power

supply to this connector.

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-pinATX12V1)

(see p.10 No.27)

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. Eailing to do so will cause

power failing to do so with the failure to power up.

2.9 SATAll Hard Disk Setup Guide

Before installing SATAll hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below SATAll hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAll hard disks may not be at SATAll mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAll function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust your SATAll hard disk to SATAll mode in advance; otherwise, your SATAll hard disk may fail to run at SATAll mode.

Western Digital

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.

SAMSUNG

If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.

HITACHI

Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA

features. Please visit HITACHI's website for details:

http://www.hitigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAll hard disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not be the same. Please visit the vendors' website for the updates.

2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (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.

STEP1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAll hard disk.
STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATAI connector.
STEP4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAll hard disk.

2.11 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.

2.12 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.

Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main To set up the system time/date information

OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features

Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features

H/W Monitor To display current hardware status

Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System

Security To set up the security features

Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use <> key or <> key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press to get into the sub screen.

3.1.2Navigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

←/ →	Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
↑ / ↓	Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / -	To change option for the selected items
<Enter>	To bring up the selected screen
<F1>	To display the General Help Screen
<F9>	To load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10>	To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<ESC>	To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.2 Main Screen

When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview

G41M-GS3

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

G41M-S3

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen

In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting

You can use this option to load the optimized CPU overclocking setting. Configuration options: [Press Enter], [CPU 2.64 GHz], [CPU 2.88 GHz], [CPU 3.00 GHz], [CPU 3.12 GHz] and [CPU 3.27 GHz]. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense.

DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may select [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333]. The configuration options depend on the CPU and memory module you adopt on this motherboard. Please refer to page 8 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency.

DRAM Command Rate

Use this item to adjust DRAM Command Rate. Configurationoptions: [1N], [2N] and [Auto].

DRAM Timing Configuration

DRAM tCL

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TCL. Min: 5. Max: 10. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRCD

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRCD. Min: 3. Max: 10. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRP

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRP. Min: 3. Max: 10. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRAS

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. Min: 9. Max: 24. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRFC

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRFC. Min: 15. Max: 78. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tWR

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWR. Min: 3. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tWTR

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWTR. Min: 2. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRRD

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRRD. Min: 2. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRTP

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRTP. Min: 2. Max: 13. The default value is [Auto].

Ratio Status

This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this motherboard is "Locked" or "Unlocked". If it shows "Unlocked", you will find an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard.

Ratio CMOS Setting

If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item appear 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, please disable the option "Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech." in advance.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is Intel's new power saving technology. Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to enable power savings. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® XP and select [Auto], you need to set the "Power Schemes" as "Portable/Laptop" to enable this function. If you install Windows® Vista™ and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech..

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs.

Overclock Mode

Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Optimized].

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.

CPU Voltage

Use this to select CPU Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual].

The default value of this feature is [Auto].

DRAM Voltage

Use this to select DRAM Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.48V] to [2.40V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

NB Voltage

Use this to select NB Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.046V] to [1.353V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

SB Voltage

Use this to select SB Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.527V] to [1.696V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

VTT Voltage

Use this to select VTT Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.20V] to [1.50V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

GLTREF Voltage

Use this to select GLTREF Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.67 x Vtt], [0.65 x Vtt], [0.63 x Vtt] and [0.615 x Vtt]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

Would you like to save current setting user defaults?

In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults according to your own requirements.

3.4 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

3.4.1 CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Optimized].

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable 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". If it shows "Unlocked", you will find an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard.

Ratio CMOS Setting

If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item appear 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, please disable the option "Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech." in advance.

Enhance Halt State

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches.

Intel (R) Virtualization tech.

When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology.

CPU Thermal Throttling

You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling.

No-Excute Memory Protection

No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute code. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.

Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium® 4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is Intel's new power saving technology. Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to enable power savings. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® XP and select [Auto], you need to set the "Power Schemes" as "Portable/Laptop" to enable this function. If you install Windows® Vista™ and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech..

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs.

On-Demand Clock Modulation

This provides the On-Demand Clock Modulation duty cycle. It indicates the clock on to clock off interval ratio. For example, if you set this option to [75.0% On], your processor will work normally 75% of the time, and spend the other 25% slacking off. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [12.5% On], [25.0% On], [37.5% On], [50.0% On], [62.5% On], [75.0% On] and [87.5% On]. The default value is [Auto].

3.4.2 Chipset Configuration

DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration

DRAM CHO RCOMP ODT

This controls the number of DRAM CHO RCOMP ODT. Min: 1. Max: 63. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 G0 (Data)

This controls the number of DRAM CHO G0 (Data). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 G1 (Command)

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G1 (Command). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 G2 (Control1)

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G2 (Control1). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 G3 (Control2)

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G3 (Control2). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 G4 (Clocks1)

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G4 (Clocks1). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 G5 (Clocks2)

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G5 (Clocks2). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 RCOMP ODT

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 RCOMP ODT. Min: 1. Max: 63. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 G0 (Data)

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G0 (Data). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 G1 (Command)

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G1 (Command). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 G2 (Control1)

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G2 (Control1). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 G3 (Control2)

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G3 (Control2). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 G4 (Clocks1)

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G4 (Clocks1). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 G5 (Clocks2)

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G5 (Clocks2). Min: 1. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 tRD

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 tRD. Min: 0. Max: 30. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 tRD

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 tRD. Min: 0. Max: 30. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration

DRAM CHO CLKSETO SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CHO CLKSET0 SKEW. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CHO CLKSET1 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CHO CLKSET1 SKEW. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CHO CMD SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CHO CMD SKEW. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CHO CTRL0 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CHO CTRL0 SKEW. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 CTRL1 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CHO CTRL1 SKEW. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CHO CTRL2 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CHO CTRL2 SKEW. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CHO CTRL3 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CHO CTRL3 SKEW. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 CLKSET0 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CLKSET0 SKEW. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 CLKSET1 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CLKSET1 SKEW. The default value is [Auto].

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. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 CTRL2 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CTRL2 SKEW. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 CTRL3 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CTRL3 SKEW. The default value is [Auto].

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. The default value is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Besides the BIOS option, you can also choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to enable this function.

Primary Graphics Adapter

This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. The default value is [PCI].

Share Memory

This allows you to set share memory feature. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB].

PAVP Mode

Use this option to adjust PAVP mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Lite]. The default value is [Disabled]. PAVP is the new graphics feature in Intel® 4 Series Express chipset family to support increased content protection and robustness requirements for premium content playback (Blu-ray disc). [Lite] mode is the encryption of compressed video buffer and is hardware-based 128-bit AES decryption.

DVMT Mode Select

Use this option to adjust DVMT mode. The default value is [DVMT Mode]. DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) is an architecture that offers breakthrough performance for the motherboard through efficient memory utilization. In DVMT mode, the graphics driver allocates memory as needed for running graphics applications and is cooperatively using this memory with other system components. This item will not be used under Windows® Vista™ OS because the driver will intelligently detect physical memory available and allocate necessary video memory.

DVMT/FIXED Memory

You are allowed to adjust the shared memory size in this item if you set DVMT Mode Select as [DVMT Mode]. Configuration options: [128MB], [256MB] and [Maximum DVMT]. The option [Maximum DVMT] only appears when you adopt the memory module with 1024MB or above.

Onboard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged.

Front Panel

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

OnBoard Lan

This allows you to enable or disable the "OnBoard Lan" feature.

3.4.3 ACPI Configuration

Suspend to RAM

Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. If you set this item to [Disabled], the function "Repost Video on STR Resume" will be hidden.

Check Ready Bit

Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/Power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/Power remains off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/Power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.

ACPI HPET Table

Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® Vista™ certification.

3.4.4 Storage Configuration

ATA/IDE Configuration

Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS (Windows NT). If native OS (Windows 7 / Vista™ / XP) is installed, please select [Enhanced].

When [Compatible] is selected

Combined Option

It allows you to select between [SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4], [SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1], [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4] and [PATA Only]. If it is set to [SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1], then SATAI_2, SATAI_4 will not work. Likewise, if it is set to [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4], then SATAI_1, SATAI_3 will not work. If you select [PATA Only], then all SATAI will not work, only IDE will work.

Because Intel® ICH7 south bridge only supports four IDE devices under legacy OS (Windows NT), you have to choose [SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4], [SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1], or [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4] when the installed device is used with legacy OS.

	[SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4]	[SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1]	[IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4]
Master	SATAII 1, SATAII 2	SATAII 1	SATAII 2
Slave	SATAII 3, SATAII 4	SATAII 3	SATAII 4

Storage Device Configuration

You may set the storage configuration for the device that you specify. We will use the "Primary IDE Master" as the example in the following instruction.

TYPE

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD].

[Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device.

[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.

After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.

[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device), such as MO.

LBA/Large Mode

Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk >512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to disable the LBA/Large mode.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.

PIO Mode

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode

DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled].

32-Bit Data Transfer

Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate.

3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration

PCI Latency Timer

The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings.

PCI IDE BusMaster

Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.

3.4.6 Floppy Configuration

In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.

3.4.7 Super IO Configuration

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

Serial Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4], [2E8 / IRQ3].

Parallel Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278].

Parallel Port Mode

Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP version in the following item, "EPP Version". Configuration options: [Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP].

EPP Version

Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] and [1.7].

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3].

Parallel Port IRQ

Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options: [IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

3.4.8 USB Configuration

USB Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.

USB 2.0 Support

Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support.

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options:

[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.

[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.

[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.

[BIOS Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS.

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

CPU Quiet Fan

This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this option as [Enabled], you will find the items "Target CPU Temperature" and "Target Fan Speed" appear to allow you adjusting them. The default value is [Disabled]. You are allowed to enable this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan.

Target CPU Temperature

The target temperature will be between 45^ / 113^ and 65^ / 149^ . The default value is [50^ / 122^] .

Target Fan Speed

Use this option to set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust the target fan speed according to the target CPU temperature that you choose. The default value is [Fast]. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow].

3.6 Boot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration

Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].

AddOn ROM Display

Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option

"Full Screen Logo" but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

Boot Logo

Use this option to select logo in POST screen. This option only appears when you enable the option "Full Screen Logo". Configuration options: [Auto], [EuP], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto]. Currently, the option [Auto] is set to Aircraft.

Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

Boot Up Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.

3.7 Security Screen

In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it.

3.8 Exit Screen

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" Select [OK] to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Discard changes and exit setup?" Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Discard changes?" Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load BIOS Defaults

Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation.

Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA)

This performance setup default may not be compatible with all system configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume optimal default settings. F5 key can be used for this operation.

Load Power Saving Setup Default

Load power saving setup default. F6 key can be used for this operation.

Chapter 4 Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

4.2.4 Contact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information.