ASROCK G41C-GS User Manual
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Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S)
Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red)
ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2)
USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange)
2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots
(Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow)
2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots
Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple)
(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue)
Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
EUP Audio Jumper (EUP_AUDIO1)
Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Red)
Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red)
Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple)
Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red)
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10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
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.
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10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
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.
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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
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(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
ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield
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— Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm
— LGA 775 for Intel ® Core TM 2 Extreme / Core TM 2 Quad / Core TM
2 Duo / Pentium ® Dual Core / Celeron ® Dual Core / Celeron ® ,
supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core
— Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz
— Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1 )
— Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2 )
— Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology
— Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered
— Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5 )
— Supports DDR2 800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
— Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5 )
— 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 2048×1536
— 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA ® VT1705 Audio Codec)
Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL,
Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s
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— 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
— 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and
“Hot Plug” functions) (see CAUTION 7 )
— 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
— 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)
— ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
— VCCM, NB, VTT, GTLRef Voltage Multi-adjustment
— Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),
ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative
Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version)
— ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9 )
— Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10 )
— ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11 )
— ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 12 )
— CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13 )
— ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14 )
— Chassis Temperature Sensing
— CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
— Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
— Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit /
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— EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 15 )
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
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 thirdparty 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.
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.
DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333
* 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.
5. 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 TM / XP. For Windows ® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
6. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel ® website for the latest information.
7. 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.
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8. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 64-bit / 7 / Vista TM 64-bit / Vista TM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.
9. 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
10. 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.
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11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
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15. 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.
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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.
For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below.
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.
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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.
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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 4-1. 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.
Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure
fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard
Align fasteners with the motherboard
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.
Connect fan header with the CPU fan
connector on the motherboard.
Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure
cable does not interfere with fan operation or
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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)
Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Configurations
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
Short pin2, pin3 to enable
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply.
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)
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.
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(FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 25)
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.
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!
the red-striped side to Pin1
Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector.
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
(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)
These four Serial ATAII (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.
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Either end of the SATA data cable
can be connected to the SATA /
SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on the motherboard.
Besides four default USB 2.0
ports on the I/O panel, there are
two USB 2.0 headers on this
header can support two USB
This is an interface for print
convenient connection of printer
This is an interface for front
panel audio cable that allows
convenient connection and
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].
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Please connect the chassis
Chassis and Power Fan Connectors
Please connect the fan cables
to the fan connectors and
match the black wire to the
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.
Please connect an ATX power
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-PinATX Power Supply Installation 12
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
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2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
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.
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.
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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 TM / Vista TM 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 CDROM 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 doubleclick on the file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.
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Wir danken Ihnen für den Kauf des ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard, ein zuverlässiges Produkt, welches unter den ständigen, strengen Qualitätskontrollen von ASRock gefertigt wurde. Es bietet Ihnen exzellente Leistung und robustes Design, gemäß der Verpflichtung von ASRock zu Qualität und Halbarkeit.
Diese Schnellinstallationsanleitung führt in das Motherboard und die schrittweise Installation ein. Details über das Motherboard finden Sie in der Bedienungsanleitung auf der Support-CD.
Da sich Motherboard-Spezifikationen und BIOS-Software verändern können, kann der Inhalt dieses Handbuches ebenfalls jederzeit geändert werden. Für den Fall, dass sich Änderungen an diesem Handbuch ergeben, wird eine neue Version auf der ASRock-Website, ohne weitere Ankündigung, verfügbar sein. Die neuesten Grafikkarten und unterstützten CPUs sind auch auf der ASRock-Website aufgelistet.
Wenn Sie technische Unterstützung zu Ihrem Motherboard oder spezifische Informationen zu Ihrem Modell benötigen, besuchen Sie bitte unsere Webseite:
ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard
(Micro ATX-Formfaktor: 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm; 9.6 Zoll x 7.8 Zoll) ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Schnellinstallationsanleitung ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S _ Support-CD
Zwei Seriell-ATA- (SATA) Datenkabel (Option) Ein I/O Shield
ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard
— Micro ATX-Formfaktor: 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm; 9.6 Zoll x 7.8 Zoll
— LGA 775 für Intel ® Core TM 2 Extreme / Core TM 2 Quad / Core TM
2 Duo / Pentium ® Dual Core / Celeron ® Dual Core / Celeron ®
unterstützt Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield und Dual Core
— Unterstützung von Dual-Kanal-Speichertechnologie
— Unterstützt DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC,
ungepufferter Speicher (siehe VORSICHT 4 )
— Max. Kapazität des Systemspeichers: 8GB
— Unterstützt DDR2 800/667/533 non-ECC, ungepufferter
Speicher (siehe VORSICHT 4 )
— Max. Kapazität des Systemspeichers: 8GB
— 1 x PCI Express x16-Steckplätze
— 1 x PCI Express x1-Steckplätze
— Intel ® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500
— Maximal gemeinsam genutzter Speicher 1759MB
— Unterstützt D-Sub mit einer maximalen Auflösung von
— 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA ® VT1705 Audio Codec)
Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL,
ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard
Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s
— 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
— 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port mit LED (ACT/LINK LED und SPEED LED)
— Audioanschlüsse: Line In / Line Out / Mikrofon
— 4 x SATAII-Anschlüsse, unterstützt bis 3.0 Gb/s
Datenübertragungsrate (Unterstützt keine “RAID”- und “Hot-
Plug”-Funktionen) (siehe VORSICHT 7 )
— 1 x ATA100 IDE-Anschlüsse (Unterstützt bis 2 IDE-Geräte)
— 1 x Druckerport-Anschlussleiste
— 4-pin anschluss für 12V-ATX-Netzteil
— Anschluss für Audio auf der Gehäusevorderseite
— 2 x USB 2.0 Buchse (unterstützt 4 USB 2.0 Ports)
— AMI legal BIOS mit Unterstützung für “Plug and Play”
— VCCM, NB, VTT, GTLRef Stromspannung Multianpassung
— Treiber, Dienstprogramme, Antivirussoftware
(Probeversion), ASRock-Software-Suite (CyberLink
DVD Suite und Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEMund
— ASRock OC Tuner (siehe VORSICHT 9 )
— Intelligent Energy Saver (Intelligente Energiesparfunktion)
— ASRock Instant Flash (siehe VORSICHT 11 )
— ASRock OC DNA (siehe VORSICHT 12 )
ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard
— ASRock U-COP (siehe VORSICHT 14 )
— Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G. – Systemstartfehlerschutz)
Hardware Monitor — Überwachung der CPU-Temperatur
— Drehzahlmessung für CPU/Gehäuse/Stromlüfter
— Spannungsüberwachung: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
— Unterstützt Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 / 7 64-Bit / Vista TM /
Vista TM 64-Bit / XP / XP 64-Bit
— Gemäß Ökodesign-Richtlinie (EuP) (Stromversorgung gemäß Ökodesign-Richtlinie (EuP) erforderlich) (siehe VORSICHT 15 )
* Für die ausführliche Produktinformation, besuchen Sie bitte unsere Website: http://www.asrock.com
Beachten Sie bitte, dass Overclocking, einschließlich der Einstellung im BIOS, Anwenden der Untied Overclocking-Technologie oder Verwenden von Overclocking-Werkzeugen von Dritten, mit einem gewissen Risiko behaftet ist. Overclocking kann sich nachteilig auf die Stabilität Ihres Systems auswirken oder sogar Komponenten und Geräte Ihres Systems beschädigen. Es geschieht dann auf eigene Gefahr und auf Ihre Kosten. Wir übernehmen keine Verantwortung für mögliche Schäden, die aufgrund von Overclocking verursacht wurden.
1. Die Einstellung der “Hyper-Threading Technology”, finden Sie auf Seite 36 des auf der Support-CD enthaltenen Benutzerhandbuches beschrieben.
2. Dieses Motherboard unterstützt die Untied-Übertaktungstechnologie. Unter “Entkoppelte Übertaktungstechnologie” auf Seite 21 finden Sie detaillierte Informationen.
3. Dieses Motherboard unterstützt Dual-Kanal-Speichertechnologie. Vor Implementierung der Dual-Kanal-Speichertechnologie müssen Sie die Installationsanleitung für die Speichermodule auf Seite 14 zwecks richtiger Installation gelesen haben.
ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard
4. Die unterstützten Arbeitsspeicherfrequenzen und die entsprechende CPU FSB-Frequenz entnehmen Sie bitte der nachstehenden Tabelle.
DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333
* DDR3 1333 peichermodule werden in Übertakten Modus funktionieren.
* Bei Verwendung einer FSB533-CPU auf diesem Motherboard lauft esmit DDR3 533, wenn Sie ein DDR3 800-Speichermodul verwenden.
* Wenn Sie einen FSB1333-CPU und DDR3 1333 Speichermodul adoptieren auf dieser Hauptplatine adoptieren, müssen Sie die Steckbrücke regulieren. Bitte beziehen Sie sich auf Seite 31 für korrekte Steckbrücke Einstellungen.
5. Durch Betriebssystem-Einschränkungen kann die tatsächliche Speichergröße weniger als 4 GB betragen, da unter Windows ® 7 / Vista™
/ XP etwas Speicher zur Nutzung durch das System reserviert wird. Unter Windows ® OS mit 64-Bit-CPU besteht diese Einschränkung nicht.
6. Die Maximalspeichergröße ist von den Chipshändler definiert und umgetauscht. Bitte überprüfen Sie Intel ® website für die neuliche Information.
7. Vor Installation der SATAII-Festplatte an den SATAII-Anschluss lesen Sie bitte “Setup-Anleitung für SATAII-Festplatte” auf Seite 25 der “Bedienungsanleitung” auf der Support-CD, um Ihre SATAII-Festplatte dem SATAII-Modus anzugleichen. Sie können die SATA-Festplatte auch direkt mit dem SATAII-Anschluss verbinden.
8. Das Power Management für USB 2.0 arbeitet unter Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 64-Bit / 7 / Vista TM 64-Bit / Vista TM / XP 64-Bit / XP SP1 oder SP2 einwandfrei.
9. Es ist ein benutzerfreundlicher ASRock Übertaktenswerkzeug, das erlaubt, dass Sie Ihr System durch den Hardware-Monitor Funktion zu überblicken und Ihre Hardware-Geräte übertakten, um die beste Systemleistung unter der Windows ® Umgebung zu erreichen. Besuchen Sie bitte unsere Website für die Operationsverfahren von ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock-Website: http://www.asrock.com
10. Mit einem fortschrittlichen, eigenständigen Hardund Softwaredesign nutzt der Intelligent Energy Saver eine revolutionäre Technologie, die bisher unerreichte Energieeinsparungen ermöglicht. Mit anderen Worten: Sie verbrauchen besonders wenig Energie und erreichen einen hohen Wirkungsgrad, ohne dass dies zu Lasten der Rechenleistung geht. Auf unseren Internetseiten finden Sie einige Erläuterungen zur Funktionsweise des Intelligent Energy Saver.
ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard
11. ASRock Instant Flash ist ein im Flash-ROM eingebettetes BIOS-Flash- Programm. Mithilfe dieses praktischen BIOS-Aktualisierungswerkzeugs können Sie das System-BIOS aktualisieren, ohne dafür zuerst Betriebssysteme wie MS-DOS oder Windows ® aufrufen zu müssen. Mit diesem Programm bekommen Sie durch Drücken der -Taste während des POST-Vorgangs oder durch Drücken der -Taste im BIOS-Setup-Menü Zugang zu ASRock Instant Flash. Sie brauchen dieses Werkzeug einfach nur zu starten und die neue BIOS-Datei auf Ihrem USB-Flash-Laufwerk, Diskettenlaufwerk oder der Festplatte zu speichern, und schon können Sie Ihr BIOS mit nur wenigen Klickvorgängen ohne Bereitstellung einer zusätzlichen Diskette oder eines anderen komplizierten Flash-Programms aktualisieren. Achten Sie darauf, dass das USB-Flash-Laufwerk oder die Festplatte das Dateisystem FAT32/16/12 benutzen muss.
12. Allein der Name – OC DNA* – beschreibt es wörtlich, was die Software zu leisten vermag. OC DNA ist ein von ASRock exklusiv entwickeltes Dienstprogramm, das Nutzern eine bequeme Möglichkeit bietet, Übertaktungseinstellungen aufzuzeichnen und sie Anderen mitzuteilen. Es hilft Ihnen, Ihre Übertaktungsaufzeichnung im Betriebssystem zu speichern und vereinfacht den komplizierten Aufzeichnungsvorgang von Übertaktungseinstellungen. Mit OC DNA können Sie Ihre Übertaktungseinstellungen als Profil abspeichern und Ihren Freunden zugänglich machen! Ihre Freunde können dann das Übertaktungsprofil auf ihren eigenen Systemen laden, um dieselben Übertaktungseinstellungen. Mit OC DNA können Sie Ihre Übertaktungseinstellungen als Profil abspeichern und Ihren Freunden zugänglich machen! Ihre Freunde können dann das Übertaktungsprofil auf ihren eigenen Systemen laden, um dieselben Übertaktungseinstellungen wie Sie zu erhalten! Beachten Sie bitte, dass das Übertaktungsprofil nur bei einem identischen Motherboard gemeinsam genutzt und funktionsfähig gemacht werden kann. Übertaktungseinstellungen wie Sie zu erhalten! Beachten Sie bitte, dass das Übertaktungsprofil nur bei einem identischen Motherboard gemeinsam genutzt und funktionsfähig gemacht werden kann.
13. Obwohl dieses Motherboard stufenlose Steuerung bietet, wird Overclocking nicht empfohlen. Frequenzen, die von den empfohlenen CPU-Busfrequenzen abweichen, können Instabilität des Systems verursachen oder die CPU beschädigen.
14. Wird eine Überhitzung der CPU registriert, führt das System einen automatischen Shutdown durch. Bevor Sie das System neu starten, prüfen Sie bitte, ob der CPU-Lüfter am Motherboard richtig funktioniert, und stecken Sie bitte den Stromkabelstecker aus und dann wieder ein. Um die Wärmeableitung zu verbessern, bitte nicht vergessen, etwas Wärmeleitpaste zwischen CPU und Kühlkörper zu sprühen.
ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard
15. EuP steht für Energy Using Product und kennzeichnet die ÖkodesignRichtlinie, die von der Europäischen Gemeinschaft zur Festlegung des Energieverbrauchs von vollständigen Systemen in Kraft gesetzt wurde. Gemäß dieser Ökodesign-Richtlinie (EuP) muss der gesamte Netzstromverbrauch von vollständigen Systemen unter 1,00 Watt liegen, wenn sie ausgeschaltet sind. Um dem EuP-Standard zu entsprechen, sind ein EuP-fähiges Motherboard und eine EuP-fähige Stromversorgung erforderlich. Gemäß einer Empfehlung von Intel muss eine EuP-fähige Stromversorgung dem Standard entsprechen, was bedeutet, dass bei einem Stromverbrauch von 100 mA die 5-Volt-Standby-Energieeffizienz höher als 50% sein sollte. Für die Wahl einer EuP-fähigen Stromversorgung empfehlen wir Ihnen, weitere Details beim Hersteller der Stromversorgung abzufragen.
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