ASRock G41C-VS Motherboard Installation Guide
The guide introduces the ASRock G41C-VS motherboard, a Micro‑ATX board with an LGA 775 socket supporting Intel Core 2 and Pentium Dual‑Core CPUs. It provides a step‑by‑step installation procedure, safety warnings, and references to the full user manual on the support CD.
Key sections cover the motherboard layout, package contents, detailed specifications (chipset, memory, expansion slots, graphics, audio, LAN, and BIOS), and special features such as ASRock OC Tuner and Intelligent Energy Saver.
| Form factor | Micro ATX (8.8 in × 7.8 in) |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA 775 |
| Chipset | Intel G41 northbridge, Intel ICH7 southbridge |
| Expansion slots | 1 × PCI Express x16, 1 × PCI |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 |
| LAN controller | Atheros AR8132L, 10/100 Mbps |
| SATA connectors | 2 × SATA II 3.0 Gb/s (no RAID, no hot‑plug) |
| BIOS | 8 MB AMI BIOS |
It is a Micro‑ATX board measuring 8.8 in × 7.8 in (22.4 cm × 19.8 cm).
The board uses an LGA 775 socket compatible with Intel Core 2, Pentium Dual‑Core and Celeron Dual‑Core CPUs.
An Atheros AR8132L controller provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity.