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  • Page 1

    1 1 1 1 1 G31M-VS User Ma nual V ersion 1.0 Published March 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.[...]

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    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 .......................................... .......................................... .......................................... .......................................... .......................................... 43 43 43 43 43 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-VS motherboard, a relia ble motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performa nce with robust design conforming to ASRock’s c[...]

  • Page 6

    6 6 6 6 6 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - Micro A TX Form Fa ctor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in, 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm CPU - LGA 775 for Intel ® Dual Core Core TM 2 Extreme / Core TM 2 Duo / Pentium ® Dual Core / Celeron ® Dual Core / Celeron ® , supporting Dual Core Wol fdale processors [...]

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    7 7 7 7 7 Connector - 2 x SA T AII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support f or RAID and “Hot Plug” functions) (see CAUTION 6 ) - 1 x A T A100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Print port header - CPU/Cha ssis F AN connector - 24 pin A TX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - Front pa nel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.[...]

  • Page 8

    8 8 8 8 8 CAUTION! 1. About the setting of “Hyper Thre ading T echnology”, plea se check page 29. 2. This motherboard supports U ntied Overclocking T e chnology . Plea se read “U ntied Overclocking T echnology” on page 24 for details. 3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory T echnology . Before you implement Dual Channel Memory T e[...]

  • Page 9

    9 9 9 9 9 10. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recom- mended to perform over-clocking. Frequencie s other than the recom- mended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or da mage the CPU. 1 1 . While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, ple a[...]

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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 IDE1 CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 HD_AUDIO1 Intel G31 Chipset CLRCMOS1 PANEL1 HDLED RESET PLED PWRBTN 1 4Mb BIOS 1 AUDIO CODEC 17.0cm (6.7 in) 22.4cm (8.8 in) ATX 12V2 Super IO 1 24 5 7 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 11 15 16 1[...]

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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-VS is a Micro A TX form fa ctor (8.8" x 6.7", 22.4 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Bef ore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your cha ssis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make su[...]

  • Page 13

    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-VS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, a nd supports Dual Cha nnel Memory T echn[...]

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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 1 PCI slot a nd 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard. PCI slot: PCI slot is used to[...]

  • 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 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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    20 20 20 20 20 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the cha ssis must support HDA to function correctly . Plea se follow the instruction in our ma nual 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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    21 21 21 21 21 E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to [Enabled]. F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand ta skbar to enter Realtek HD Audio M an ager . For Windows ® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click “Audio I/O”, select[...]

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    22 22 22 22 22 20-Pin ATX Power Supply In stallation A TX 12V Connector Pl ea s e note that it is nece ssary (4-pin A TX12V2) to connect a power supply with (see p.10 No. 2) A TX 12V plug to this connector so that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up. A TX Power Connector Plea se connect an A TX powe[...]

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    23 23 23 23 23 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 SA SA SA SA SA T T T T T AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before in stalling SA T AII hard disk to your computer , plea se carefully rea d below SA T AII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SA T AII hard dis[...]

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    24 24 24 24 24 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A T T T T T A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA T T T T T A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / 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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    25 25 25 25 25 Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The SPI Memory on [...]

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    26 26 26 26 26 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Plea se check the following table f or the function 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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    27 27 27 27 27 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 Smart Screen Smart Screen Smart Screen Smart Screen Smart Screen In the Smart screen, you ca n load the BIOS setup a ccording to your requirements. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Smart Settings Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Sele[...]

  • Page 28

    28 28 28 28 28 Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU 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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    29 29 29 29 29 Boot Failure Guard Enable or disa ble the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability. Ratio Status This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this motherboard is “Locked” or “Unlocked”. If it shows “U nlocked”, you will find an ite[...]

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    30 30 30 30 30 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Settings Memory Remap Feature DRAM Frequency Flexibility Option DRAM tCL DRAM tRCD DRAM tRP DRAM tRAS Primary [...]

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    31 31 31 31 31 DRAM tRCD This controls the latency between the DRAM a ctive comma nd and the rea d / write command. Configuration option s: [3 D RAM Clocks], [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks] a nd [Auto]. DRAM tRP This controls the idle clocks after a precharge command is issued. Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM Clock[...]

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    32 32 32 32 32 OnBoard Lan This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard Lan” feature. DRAM V oltage Use this to select DRAM V oltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.794V], [1.851V], [1.908V], [1.965V], [2.029V], [2.086V], [2.144V] and [2.201V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto]. NB V oltage Use this to selec t NB V oltage. Con[...]

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    33 33 33 33 33 BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Configuration Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Suspend T o RAM Restore on AC/Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On P[...]

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    34 34 34 34 34 BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration Set [Compatible] when Legacy OS (MS-DOS, Win NT) device is used. Set [Enhanced] when Native OS (Win2000 / XP) is used. 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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    35 35 35 35 35 TYPE Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/D V D], a nd [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive. After selecting the hard disk information in[...]

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    36 36 36 36 36 S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to en able or disable the S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, a nd Reporting T echnology) feature. Configuration 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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    37 37 37 37 37 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Serial Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4], [2E8 / IRQ3]. Par[...]

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    38 38 38 38 38 BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration T o enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [BIOS S[...]

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    39 39 39 39 39 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 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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    40 40 40 40 40 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config- ure the boot settings and the boot priority. 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Se[...]

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    41 41 41 41 41 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen In this section, you may set or cha nge the supervisor/user pa ssword for the syste m. For the user pa ssword, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Exit Install or Change the password. Select S[...]

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    42 42 42 42 42 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Exit Save Changes a[...]

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    43 43 43 43 43 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 ?[...]