User Manual
Page 10
...) System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) PCI Slot (PCI1) BIOS SPI Chip PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 10 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 17.0cm (6.7 in) PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse 4 5 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 FSB1333 DDR2 800 Dual Channel DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module...
...) System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) PCI Slot (PCI1) BIOS SPI Chip PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 10 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 17.0cm (6.7 in) PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse 4 5 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 FSB1333 DDR2 800 Dual Channel DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module...
User Manual
Page 21
... D + Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 14) GND +1 2 V CHA_FAN_S P EED Please connect a chassis fan cable to this header. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". To activate the front mic. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. Please connect a CPU fan cable to...
... D + Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 14) GND +1 2 V CHA_FAN_S P EED Please connect a chassis fan cable to this header. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". To activate the front mic. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. Please connect a CPU fan cable to...
User Manual
Page 24
... overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. 2 . 1 0 Serial A TA (SA TA) / Serial A TAII (SA TAII) Hard Disks AT (SAT AT (SAT Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can be auto-detected and listed on this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 24 STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set...
... overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. 2 . 1 0 Serial A TA (SA TA) / Serial A TAII (SA TAII) Hard Disks AT (SAT AT (SAT Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB can be auto-detected and listed on this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 24 STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set...
User Manual
Page 29
... if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. Ratio Actual Value This is an enhancement to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be [Auto] for this motherboard. Spread Spectrum This item should always be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. An IA-32 processor with an...
... if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. Ratio Actual Value This is an enhancement to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be [Auto] for this motherboard. Spread Spectrum This item should always be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. An IA-32 processor with an...
User Manual
Page 30
... power supplies. You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to [Enabled]. Flexibility Option The default value of overlapped PCI memory above issue occurs. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Memory Remap Feature DRAM Frequency Flexibility Option DRAM tCL DRAM tRCD DRAM tRP DRAM tRAS Primary Graphics Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Select DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan DRAM Voltage [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] [Auto] [DVMT Mode] [Maximum DVMT] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] ENABLE...
... power supplies. You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to [Enabled]. Flexibility Option The default value of overlapped PCI memory above issue occurs. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Memory Remap Feature DRAM Frequency Flexibility Option DRAM tCL DRAM tRCD DRAM tRP DRAM tRAS Primary Graphics Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Select DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan DRAM Voltage [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] [Auto] [DVMT Mode] [Maximum DVMT] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] ENABLE...
User Manual
Page 31
... size in this memory with other system components. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] and [DVMT Mode]. This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is cooperatively using this item if you install VGA card; Configuration options: [128MB], [256MB] and [Maximum DVMT]. Configuration options: [Onboard], [PCI] and [PCI Express]. DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) is [PCI]. Internal Graphics Mode Select If you select [Auto], the onboard VGA will not be enabled without the installation of the system memory is allocated to [18 DRAM Clocks] and [Auto]. DRAM tRCD This controls...
... size in this memory with other system components. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] and [DVMT Mode]. This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is cooperatively using this item if you install VGA card; Configuration options: [128MB], [256MB] and [Maximum DVMT]. Configuration options: [Onboard], [PCI] and [PCI Express]. DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) is [PCI]. Internal Graphics Mode Select If you select [Auto], the onboard VGA will not be enabled without the installation of the system memory is allocated to [18 DRAM Clocks] and [Auto]. DRAM tRCD This controls...
User Manual
Page 41
... Change General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 41 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Main Smart Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Install or Change the password. For the user password, you may also clear it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. 3.7 Security Screen In this section, you may set to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot...
... Change General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 41 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Main Smart Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Install or Change the password. For the user password, you may also clear it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. 3.7 Security Screen In this section, you may set to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot...
User Manual
Page 43
... Suppor t 4 . 1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in this chapter for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4 . 2 . 2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures...
... Suppor t 4 . 1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in this chapter for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4 . 2 . 2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures...
User Manual (VIA)
Page 3
... Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.7 Jumpers Setup 18 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 23 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 24 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 24 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology 24 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 25 3.1 Introduction 25 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 25 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 26 3.2 Main Screen 26 3.3 Smart Screen 27 3.4 Advanced Screen 28 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 28 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 30 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 33 3.4.4 IDE...
... Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.7 Jumpers Setup 18 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 23 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 24 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 24 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology 24 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 25 3.1 Introduction 25 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 25 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 26 3.2 Main Screen 26 3.3 Smart Screen 27 3.4 Advanced Screen 28 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 28 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 30 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 33 3.4.4 IDE...
User Manual (VIA)
Page 7
...Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Supports jumperfree - Instant Boot - CPU/Chassis 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) (see CAUTION 9) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CD in header - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Supports "Plug...
...Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Supports jumperfree - Instant Boot - CPU/Chassis 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) (see CAUTION 9) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CD in header - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Supports "Plug...
User Manual (VIA)
Page 24
... PCI / PCIE buses. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you install can work properly. 2 . 1 2 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the motherboard's SATAII connector. Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the...
... PCI / PCIE buses. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you install can work properly. 2 . 1 2 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the motherboard's SATAII connector. Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the...
User Manual (VIA)
Page 29
... -only item, which displays whether the ratio status of Boot Failure Guard. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is set to execute code. When this motherboard. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. 29 Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of this motherboard. If it requires...
... -only item, which displays whether the ratio status of Boot Failure Guard. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is set to execute code. When this motherboard. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. 29 Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of this motherboard. If it requires...
User Manual (VIA)
Page 30
...issue with some power supplies. Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to [Disable] if above issue occurs. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Memory Remap Feature DRAM Frequency Flexibility Option DRAM tCL DRAM tRCD DRAM tRP DRAM tRAS [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Primary Graphics Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Select DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory [PCI] [Auto] [DVMT Mode] [Maximum DVMT] Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] DRAM Voltage [Auto] ENABLE: Allow...
...issue with some power supplies. Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to [Disable] if above issue occurs. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Memory Remap Feature DRAM Frequency Flexibility Option DRAM tCL DRAM tRCD DRAM tRP DRAM tRAS [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Primary Graphics Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Select DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory [PCI] [Auto] [DVMT Mode] [Maximum DVMT] Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] DRAM Voltage [Auto] ENABLE: Allow...
User Manual (VIA)
Page 31
...]. Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. 31 Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks] and [Auto]. Configuration options: [9 DRAM Clocks] to adjust the shared memory size in this memory with other system components. This item will not be disabled when PCI Sound Card is cooperatively using this item if you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be used under Windows® VistaTM OS because the driver will be enabled without the installation of DRAM clocks for the motherboard...
...]. Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. 31 Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks] and [Auto]. Configuration options: [9 DRAM Clocks] to adjust the shared memory size in this memory with other system components. This item will not be disabled when PCI Sound Card is cooperatively using this item if you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be used under Windows® VistaTM OS because the driver will be enabled without the installation of DRAM clocks for the motherboard...
User Manual (VIA)
Page 41
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 41 Boot From Onboard LAN Use this section, you may set to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set or change the...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 41 Boot From Onboard LAN Use this section, you may set to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set or change the...
User Manual (VIA)
Page 43
.... or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your CD-ROM drive.
.... or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your CD-ROM drive.
Quick Installation Guide
Page 6
...connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 8) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Print port header - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Microsoft® Windows...
...connectors (No Support for RAID and "Hot Plug" functions) (see CAUTION 8) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Print port header - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Microsoft® Windows...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 17
... Realtek Control panel. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the ground pin. 17 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard English Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 10) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 14) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 9) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. E. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". For Windows®...
... Realtek Control panel. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the ground pin. 17 ASRock G31M-VS Motherboard English Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 10) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 14) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 9) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. E. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". For Windows®...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 19
... install can work properly. 2.9 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. Then, the drivers compatible to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please follow the order from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU...
... install can work properly. 2.9 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. Then, the drivers compatible to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please follow the order from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 20
... enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is designed to select among the predetermined choices. The BIOS Setup program is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Software Support...
... enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is designed to select among the predetermined choices. The BIOS Setup program is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Software Support...