This manual introduces the features and characteristics of the G41M-VGS3/G41M-VS3 motherboard
This manual covers everything needed to install and configure the ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Micro‑ATX motherboard, including package contents, hardware layout, and safety notices. It guides you through CPU, memory, and expansion slot installation, as well as connecting SATA, IDE, and peripheral devices.
Later sections describe the BIOS Setup Utility with detailed menu explanations, and the Support CD utilities for driver and software installation. The document also lists technical specifications, compliance certifications, and troubleshooting tips.
| Form factor | Micro ATX (8.9" x 6.7") |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA 775 |
| Supported FSB | 1333/1066/800/533 MHz |
| Chipset (Northbridge) | Intel® G41 |
| Chipset (Southbridge) | Intel® ICH7 |
| Memory slots | 2 × DDR3 DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB |
| PCI Express slots | 1 × PCIe x16, 1 × PCI |
| SATA connectors | 4 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s |
| IDE connector | 1 × ATA100 |
| Audio codec | VIA® VT1705 (5.1 CH HDAudio) |
| LAN controller | Atheros® AR8151 Gigabit |
It supports Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 64‑bit, Windows Vista, Vista 64‑bit, Windows XP and XP 64‑bit.
The board provides four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors.
The maximum supported system memory is 8 GB.
It uses an LGA 775 socket for Intel Core 2 and compatible CPUs.