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User Manual - Page 3
... Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11
2 . Installation 12
Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.1 CPU Installation 13 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR and AGP Slots 15 2.5 Jumpers Setup 16 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.7 Driver Installation Guide 21
3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
User Manual - Page 4
4 . Software Support 40
4.1 Install Operating System 40 4.2 Support CD Information 40
4.2.1 Running Support CD 40 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 40 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 40 4.2.4 Contact Information 40
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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
... 2 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 3)
BIOS Feature
- 2Mb AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports "Plug and Play"
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 4)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 5)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control...
User Manual - Page 8
... 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 12
... 2 Installation
K7S41GX2 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, please study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord...
User Manual - Page 13
...; Up
STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever
CPU Marked Corner
Socket Marked Corner
STEP 2/STEP 3:
STEP 4:
Match The CPU Marked Corner Push Down And Lock
to The Socket Marked Corner TheSocketLever
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard adopts 462-pin CPU socket to support AMD Athlon XP / Duron CPU. It requires larger heatsink and cooling fan...
User Manual - Page 14
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
K7S41GX2 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components...
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 ...
User Manual - Page 15
..., 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on K7S41GX2 motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface. AMR slot: The AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with
v.92 Modem functionality. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has
a special design of clasp...
User Manual - Page 21
2.7 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.
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User Manual - Page 22
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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 or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test...
User Manual - Page 26
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit
Advanced Settings
Options for CPU
WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration
BIOS Update Utility
ASRock Instant Flash...
User Manual - Page 28
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced
Chipset Settings
Intelligent Energy Saver
Primary Graphics Adapter Onboard VGA Share Memory AGP Aperture Size AGP Data Rate AGP Fast Write
OnBoard LAN OnBoard AC'97 Audio OnBoard MC'97 Modem
[Disabled]
[PCI] [Auto] [64 MB] [4X] [Enabled]
[Auto] [Auto] [Auto]
+F1 F9 F10 ESC
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load ...
User Manual - Page 31
... 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...
User Manual - Page 40
... for more information.
4.2 Support CD Information
The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will 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...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 4
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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 6
... 2 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 3)
BIOS Feature
- 2Mb AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports "Plug and Play"
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 4)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 5)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 7
... 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 17
... 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.
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Quick Installation Guide - Page 18
...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: 2000 / XP. The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features. To begin using the...