ASRock G31M-GS R2.0 driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 3
... Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 16 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.7 Jumpers Setup 19 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 25 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation 26 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 26 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology 26
3 BIOS SETUP...
User Manual - Page 4
3.7 Security Screen 44 3.8 Exit Screen 45
4 Software Support 46
4.1 Install Operating System 46 4.2 Support CD Information 46
4.2.1 Running Support CD 46 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 46 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 46 4.2.4 Contact Information 46
4
User Manual - Page 5
... 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...
User Manual - Page 7
... 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
- 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports "Plug and Play"
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock...
User Manual - Page 8
... the chipset vendor and
is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.
8. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 25 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.
9. Power Management for USB 2.0 works...
User Manual - Page 9
... 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...
User Manual - Page 11
... Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On
Link
Green 1Gbps connection
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...
User Manual - Page 12
... Activity
Blinking Data Activity Green 100Mbps connection
On
Link
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...
User Manual - Page 22
... 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...
User Manual - Page 23
...OK". G. To activate the front mic.
For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as default record device. If you want to hear your voice through... 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 ...
User Manual - Page 25
... Hard Disk Setup Guide
Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust your SATAII hard disk to SATAII...
User Manual - Page 26
... 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...
User Manual - Page 27
...
Smart
To load the BIOS according to your requirements
Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features
PCIPnP
To set up the PCI features
Boot
To set up the default system device to locate and load the
Operating System
Security
To set up the security features
Chipset
To set up the chipset features
Exit
To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Use...
User Manual - Page 32
... 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...
User Manual - Page 34
... and [Auto]. Primary Graphics Adapter This item shows the primary graphics adapter. The default value is [PCI]. Configuration options: [Onboard], [PCI] and [PCI Express]. Internal Graphics Mode Select If you select [Auto], the onboard VGA will be automatically disabled when you install VGA card; the onboard VGA will be enabled without the installation of any add-on VGA card. If you select [Enabled...
User Manual - Page 46
...-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...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 5
....
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...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 7
... 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
- 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports "Plug and Play"
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 9
... 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...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 22
... using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file "ASSETUP. EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.
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