Gigabyte G31vsm Manual

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G31M-VS
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published March 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 

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Contents
Contents Contents
Contents
Contents
1 Introduction
1 Introduction 1 Introduction
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4.1   Install Operating System ................................................  43
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Chapter 1  Introduction Chapter 1  IntroductionChapter 1  Introduction Chapter 1  Introduction
Chapter 1  Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock G31M-VS motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step
guide to the hardware installation....

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1.2 1.21.2 1.2
1.2
Specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Specifications
Specifications
 Platform- Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.8-in x 6.7-in, 22.4 cm x 17.0 cm
 CPU- LGA 775 for Intel® Dual Core CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo
  / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®,
  supporting Dual Core Wolfdale processors
- Supports CPU power up to 65W
- Supports FSB1333/1066/800 MHz
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION...

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  Connector - 2 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and
  “Hot Plug” functions) (see  CAUTION 6)
- 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Print port header
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
  (see  CAUTION 7 )
  BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
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CAUTION!
1. About the setting of  “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page
29.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Te chnology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 24 for details.
3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel  Memory Technology. Before
you implement Dual Channel Memory  Technology, make sure to read
the  installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper
installation.
4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may...

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10. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recom-
mended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recom-
mended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system
or damage the CPU.
11. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray...

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1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout
1PS2_USB_PWR1
IDE1CHA_FAN1SPEAKER11
HD_AUDIO1
Intel
G31
Chipset
CLRCMOS1
PANEL 1HDLED RESETPLED PWRBTN1
4Mb
BIOS
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AUDIO
CODEC
17.0cm (6.7 in)
22.4cm (8.8 in)
AT X 1 2 V 2
Super IO
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Intel
ICH7
FSB800
DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
FSB800
DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
SATAII_1 SATAII_2
PCIE1CD1
LAN
PHY
USB 2.0
T: USB2
B:...