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  • Page 1

    1 1 1 1 1 G31M-GS / G31M-S User Ma nual V ersion 1.1 Published September 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.[...]

  • Page 2

    2 2 2 2 2 Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purcha ser for ba ckup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products[...]

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    3 3 3 3 3 Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ............[...]

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    4 4 4 4 4 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support .......................................... .......................................... .......................................... .......................................... .......................................... 45 45 45 45 45 4.1 Install Ope[...]

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    5 5 5 5 5 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Tha nk you for purcha sing ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard, a reli able motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performa nce with robust design conf orming to AS[...]

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    6 6 6 6 6 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - Micro A TX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm CPU - 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 Y orkfie[...]

  • Page 7

    7 7 7 7 7 Connector - 4 x SA T AII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support f or RAID and “Hot Plug” functions) (see CAUTION 8 ) - 1 x A T A100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - CPU/Cha ssis FA N conne ctor - 24 pin A TX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - Front pa nel audi[...]

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    8 8 8 8 8 CAUTION! 1. FSB1600-CPU will operate in overclocking mode. Under this situation, PCIE frequency will also be overclocked to 120MHz. Besides, if you want to overclock the CPU you adopt from FSB800 to FSB1066, you need to adjust the jumpers. Ple a se refer to page 19 for proper jumper settings. 2. About the setting of “Hyper Thre ading T [...]

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    9 9 9 9 9 1 1. Featuring a n adva nced 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 excep- tional power saving a nd improve power ef ficiency without sa crificing computing performa nce. Plea se visit our website for t[...]

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    10 10 10 10 10 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 1 5 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 1 6 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 North Bridge Controller 1 7 Syste m Panel He a der (P ANEL1, Orange) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 1 8 BIO[...]

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    11 11 11 11 11 1.4 I/O P 1.4 I/O P 1.4 I/O P 1.4 I/O P 1.4 I/O P anel anel anel anel anel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 Microphone (Pink) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 RJ-45 Port 8 V GA Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 9 COM Port 5 Line Out (Lime) 1 0 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * T o enable Multi-Stre a ming function, you need to conn[...]

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    12 12 12 12 12 Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation G31M-GS / G31M-S is a Micro A TX form fa ctor (9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your cha ssis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.[...]

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    13 13 13 13 13 Lift Lever Up to 90° CPU Marked Corner Socket Marked Corner 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, plea se follow the steps below . Before you in sert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, ple a se check if the CPU surface is un[...]

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    14 14 14 14 14 For proper inserting, ple a se ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Step 2-3. Carefully pla ce the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-4. V erify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Step 3. Re move PnP Ca p [...]

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    15 15 15 15 15 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Plea se adopt the type of heatsink a nd cooling[...]

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    16 16 16 16 16 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) G31M-GS / G31M-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, a nd supports Dual Channel Memor[...]

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    17 17 17 17 17 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots a nd 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are us[...]

  • Page 18

    18 18 18 18 18 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper ca p is pla ced on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper ca p is pla ced on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 an d pin2 are “S[...]

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    19 19 19 19 19 OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1 Jumper (OC 800 / FSB0 / FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.10 No. 27) Note: If you wa nt to overclock the FSB800-CPU (e.g. Cel400, E1000, E2000, E4000, E5000, E6000 series CPU) to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Plea se short pin2, pin3 for OC800 jumper . Otherwise, the CPU may not work proper[...]

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    20 20 20 20 20 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper ca ps over these headers a nd connectors. Placing jumper ca ps over the headers a nd connect[...]

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    21 21 21 21 21 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the cha ssis must support HDA to function correctly . Plea se follow the instruction in our ma nual and cha ssis manual to in stall your system. 2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, plea se install it to the front panel audio header a s below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC)[...]

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    22 22 22 22 22 +5V D UMMY D UMMY SPEAKE R 1 G N D PW RB TN# PLE D - PLE D + D UMMY R ESET# G N D H D LE D + H D LE D - 1 System Pa nel Header This hea der a ccommodates (9-pin P ANEL1) several system front panel (see p.10 No. 17) functions. Cha ssis Speaker He ader Plea se connect the cha ssis (4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.10 No.[...]

  • Page 23

    23 23 23 23 23 20-Pin A TX Power Supply Installation Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, plea se connect it to Pin 1-3. 3-Pin Fan Installati[...]

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    24 24 24 24 24 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 SA SA SA SA SA T T T T T AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SA T AII hard disk to your computer , plea se carefully read below SA T AII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SA T AII hard disks[...]

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    25 25 25 25 25 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A T T T T T A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA T T T T T A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A T T T T T AII (SA AII (SA AII (SA AII (SA AII (SA T T T T T AII) Hard Disks AII) Hard Disks AII) Hard Disks AII) Hard Disks AII) Hard Disks Insta[...]

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    26 26 26 26 26 Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The BIOS FWH chip on th[...]

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    27 27 27 27 27 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Plea se check the following table f or the function description of e ach n avigation key. Navigation Key(s) Function Description / Moves cursor left or right to select Screens / Moves cursor up or down to select items + / - T[...]

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    28 28 28 28 28 G31M-S System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system time. System Date [Day Month/Date/Y ear] Use this item to specify the system date. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced System Overview System Time System Date [ :00:09] [Thu 07/31/2008] Use [Enter], [T AB] or [SHIFT -T AB] to[...]

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    29 29 29 29 29 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 Smart Screen Smart Screen Smart Screen Smart Screen Smart Screen In the Smart screen, you ca n load the BIOS setup a ccording to your requirements. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Smart Settings Exit system setup after saving the changes. F 1 0k e yc a nb eu s e d for this operation[...]

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    30 30 30 30 30 Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Default[...]

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    31 31 31 31 31 Boot Failure Guard Enable or disa ble the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability. Ratio Status This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this motherboard is “Locked” or “Unlocked”. If it shows “U nlocked”, you will find an ite[...]

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    32 32 32 32 32 Plea se note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage a nd lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Ple ase set this ite m to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Hyper Threa ding T echnology T o enable this feature, it requires a computer syste m with an Intel Pentium ® 4 processor that suppor[...]

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    33 33 33 33 33 Flexibility Option The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolera nce for memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled]. DRAM tCL Use this item to adjust the me an s of memory acce ssing. Configuration options are [6], [5], [4], [3] and [Auto]. DRAM tRCD This controls the latency between the DRAM a cti[...]

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    34 34 34 34 34 D VMT/FIXED Memory Y ou are allowed to adjust the shared memory size in this ite m if you set D VMT Mode Select a s [D VMT Mode]. Configuration options: [128MB], [256MB] a nd [Maximum D VMT]. OnBoard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Ena bled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be d[...]

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    35 35 35 35 35 BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Configuration Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Suspend T o RAM Restore on AC/Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On P[...]

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    36 36 36 36 36 BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration Set [Compatible] when Legacy OS (MS-DOS, Win NT) device is used. Set [Enhanced] when Native OS (Win2000 / XP) is used. v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced A T A/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F[...]

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    37 37 37 37 37 TYPE Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/D V D], a nd [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive. After selecting the hard disk information in[...]

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    38 38 38 38 38 S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to en able or disable the S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, a nd Reporting T echnology) feature. Configuration option s: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32-Bit Data T ran sfer Use this item to ena ble 32-bit a ccess to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.4.5 3.4.5 3.4.5 3.4.5 3.4.5 PCIPnP Co[...]

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    39 39 39 39 39 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive. 3.4.7 3.4.7 3.4.7 3.4.7 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Con[...]

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    40 40 40 40 40 BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration T o enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [BIOS S[...]

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    41 41 41 41 41 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the para meters of t[...]

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    42 42 42 42 42 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config- ure the boot settings and the boot priority. 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Se[...]

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    43 43 43 43 43 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen In this section, you may set or cha nge the supervisor/user pa ssword for the syste m. For the user pa ssword, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Exit Install or Change the password. Select S[...]

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    44 44 44 44 44 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Exit Save Changes a[...]

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    45 45 45 45 45 Chapter 4 Sof Chapter 4 Sof Chapter 4 Sof Chapter 4 Sof Chapter 4 Sof tware Suppor tware Suppor tware Suppor tware Suppor tware Suppor t t t t t 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 Install Operating System Install Operating System Install Operating System Install Operating System Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft ?[...]