This document provides the installation guide for ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S motherboards, including product features and precautions.
This guide introduces the ASRock G41C-GS and G41C-S motherboards, covering package contents, hardware layout, and safety notices. It directs users to the full User Manual on the support CD for detailed configuration and troubleshooting.
Key sections include specifications of the CPU socket, chipset, memory support, expansion slots, graphics, audio, LAN, BIOS features, and connector pin‑outs. The guide also outlines installation cautions, over‑clocking warnings, and regulatory compliance information.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6" x 7.8") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel G41 / Southbridge Intel ICH7 |
| Memory Slots | 2x DDR3 DIMM, 2x DDR2 DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB total |
| Expansion Slots | 1x PCI‑Express x16, 1x PCI‑Express x1, 2x PCI |
| Graphics | Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 |
| Audio Codec | VIA® VT1705 (5.1 CH HD Audio) |
| LAN Controller (G41C‑GS) | Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit LAN |
| BIOS | 8 Mb AMI BIOS |
It uses an LGA 775 socket compatible with Intel Core 2 and Pentium Dual‑Core processors.
The board provides four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors.
The motherboard supports up to 8 GB of total system memory across DDR2 and DDR3 slots.
The G41C‑GS model uses a Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit LAN controller.