This document is the user manual for ASRock 11111 G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3, version 2.0, published in December 2010. The manual provides instructions and specifications for using this product.
This manual introduces the ASRock G41M-VGS3 and G41M-VS3 Micro ATX motherboards, describing their features, specifications, and supported components. It guides users through hardware installation, BIOS configuration, and software support.
Key sections cover package contents, detailed specifications, step‑by‑step installation of CPU, memory, and storage, BIOS setup utility options, connector descriptions, hardware monitoring, and instructions for using the support CD and drivers.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (8.9‑in x 6.7‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Chipset | Intel® G41 northbridge, Intel® ICH7 southbridge |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 8 GB |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (no RAID, no Hot Plug) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI Express x16, 1 x PCI |
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, without RAID or Hot Plug support.
It uses an LGA 775 socket compatible with Intel Core 2, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual Core and other LGA 775 processors.
Drivers are available on the Support CD that came with the board or can be downloaded from the ASRock website.