ASROCK G31M-GS User Manual

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ASRock G31M-GS / G31M-S Motherboard
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slots:
PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width
cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot),
the onboard VGA will be disabled. If you install the add-on PCI Express
VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the “Internal Graphics
Mode Select” BIOS option to [Enabled, 8MB] or [Enabled, 1MB], the onboard
VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA.
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

ASROCK G31M-GS Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Number of memory slots	2
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Number of SATA connectors	4
Serial ports quantity	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Certification	FCC, CE
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit / 2000
Maximum graphics card memory	384 MB
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111D(L)
Networking features	PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
ACPI version	1.1
BIOS memory size	32 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	191 mm
Width	244 mm