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ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard User Guide

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This essential technical guide for the ASRock G41M-PS Motherboard details every aspect of hardware integration and system connectivity. It provides comprehensive pinout diagrams and installation instructions—covering everything from ATX connectors and SATA ports to CPU mounting and I/O panel headers. Designed specifically for PC builders, technicians, and advanced users, this manual ensures accurate component connection, proper setup of chassis elements, and reliable initial configuration to guarantee optimal system performance.

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Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or trans- lated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documen- tation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identifica- tion or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the En lis following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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Page 1 Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or trans- lated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documen- tation by...
Page 2 Motherboard Layout En lish ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) Third SATA2 Connector (SATAII_3; Blue) 775-Pin CPU Socket Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Fourth SATA2 Connector (S...
Page 3 I/O Panel PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) Parallel Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) RJ-45 Port VGA Port Line In (Light Blue) COM Port Line Out (Lime) PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) Microphone (Pi...
Page 4 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock G41M-PS motherboard, a reliable motherboard pro- duced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent perfor- mance with r...
Page 5 .2 Specifications Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm - Solid Capacitor for CPU power CPU - LGA 775 for Intel® Core TM 2 Extreme / Core TM 2 Quad / Core TM 2 Duo / Pen...
Page 6 Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and “Hot Plug” functions) (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - CPU/Chassis FAN ...
Page 7 Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL - Er P/Eu P Ready (Er P/Eu P ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 18) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING...
Page 8 8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Wind...
Page 9 13. Smart View, a new function of internet browser, is the smart start page for IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your real-time newsfeed into an en...
Page 10 Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install mother- board components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall ...
Page 11 black line Step 1. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab. black line Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po- sition a...
Page 12 1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the Pn P cap. 2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 4. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Rot...
Page 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) G41M-PS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, yo...
Page 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI int...
Page 15 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The il- lustrati...
Page 16 FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 27) Default If you adopt FSB1333-CPU and DDR3 1333 memory module on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumper. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumpe...
Page 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will ...
Page 18 USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0 (9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.2 No. 18) two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 port...
Page 19 Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan (3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2 No. 15) match the black wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cabl...
Page 20 .7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. You ma...
Page 21 3. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup util...
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Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions should be taken during component installation?

Always use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object, and never place the motherboard directly on carpet. Hold components by their edges.

How do I install the CPU into the 775-Pin Socket?

Before insertion, ensure the CPU surface is clean and that there are no bent pins on the socket. Do not force insertion.

Can this system support multi-streaming audio?

Yes, connect a front panel audio cable to the header and use the VIA HD Audio Deck tool after restarting for configuration (2 or 4 Channel).

What should I do if I unplug components?

When uninstalling any component, place it on a grounded anti-static pad or in its original bag.