G41M-VS User Manual
This manual introduces the ASRock G41M-VS motherboard, lists the package contents, and details hardware installation procedures such as CPU, memory, heatsink, and expansion slot setup. It also covers BIOS setup, overclocking features, and hardware health monitoring.
The later sections describe supported operating systems, driver and utility installation from the Support CD, and provide troubleshooting and safety warnings. Technical specifications for the board, chipset, memory, storage, and networking are included throughout.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (8.8" x 6.7") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA775 |
| Maximum CPU Power | 65 W |
| Supported Chipset | Intel® G41 northbridge, ICH7 southbridge |
| Memory Slots | 2 × DDR2 DIMM |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 8 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCI‑Express x16, 1 × PCI |
| SATA Connectors | 2 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s |
| LAN | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| BIOS Size | 8 MB AMI BIOS |
It supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP 64‑bit, Vista, Vista 64‑bit, and Windows 7.
The board uses an LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, and Celeron Dual Core CPUs.
There are two SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors.
The motherboard can handle up to 8 GB of DDR2 memory.