This is an ASRock G41M-VS2 motherboard installation guide
This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock G41M-VS2 Micro‑ATX motherboard, its key components and how to install it. It includes a brief overview of the board’s layout, supported CPUs, memory and expansion options.
The guide also lists detailed specifications such as the Intel G41 northbridge, ICH7 southbridge, DDR2 memory support, SATA and IDE connectors, audio and LAN controllers, and BIOS features, helping users set up the system correctly.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (8.8" x 6.7") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Chipset | Intel G41 northbridge, Intel ICH7 southbridge |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 |
| Audio | 5.1‑channel Realtek ALC662 codec |
| LAN | Atheros AR8132L 10/100 Ethernet |
| SATA Connectors | 2 SATAII 3.0 Gb/s ports (no RAID, no hot‑plug) |
| Power Connectors | 24‑pin ATX and 4‑pin 12 V |
| BIOS | 8 MB AMI BIOS |
It uses an LGA 775 socket.
The board provides two DDR2 DIMM slots.
Up to 8 GB of DDR2 memory can be installed.
An Atheros AR8132L 10/100 Ethernet controller is built in.