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ASRock K7S41GX2 manual Jumpers Setup, PS2USBPWR1

Models: K7S41GX2

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2.5 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper

Setting

 

Description

FSB Select

1_2

2_3

1_2

Jumpers

FSB_SEL1

FSB_SEL1

FSB_SEL1

2_3

1_2

 

2_3

 

 

(see p.10 No. 25)

FSB_SEL0

FSB_SEL0

FSB_SEL0

 

FSB 200MHz

FSB 266MHz

FSB 333MHz

 

 

 

Note: The setting of the CPU front side bus frequency of this motherboard is by means of the adjustment of jumper-setting. You must set the FSB jumper according to your AMD CPU before you use the “Manual” option as the FSB setting in BIOS setup to perform over clocking. Please follow the figures above to set the CPU front side bus frequency.

PS2_USB_PWR1

1_2

2_3

Short pin2, pin3 to enable

 

 

(see p.10 No. 1)

+5V

+5VSB

+5VSB (standby) for PS/2

 

 

 

or USB01/23 wake up

events.

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply.

USB_PWR1

1_2

2_3

Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.10 No. 16)

+5V

+5VSB

+5VSB (standby) for

 

 

USB4_5 wake up events. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

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K7S41GX2 specifications

The ASRock K7S41GX2 is a motherboards that embodies an efficient balance of performance, compatibility, and value. It is designed to cater to the needs of budget-conscious users who seek robust capabilities without compromising on essential features. Built around the SiS 741GX chipset, this motherboard specifically targets the AMD socket A processors, supporting the AMD Athlon, Athlon XP, and Duron CPUs. This compatibility makes it an excellent choice for users looking to build or upgrade older systems.

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