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...specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" ...All rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright ...
...specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" ...All rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright ...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 ...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 ...
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Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-G31M-ES2L or GA-G31M-ES2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-G31M-ES2L or GA-G31M-ES2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
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.../ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is less than the stated...
.../ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is less than the stated...
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... is securely seated in your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below...
... is securely seated in your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below...
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Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the ... Mbps data rate. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 -
Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the ... Mbps data rate. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 -
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... motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard ...- 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
... motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard ...- 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
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... Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your system. Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart...
... Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your system. Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 -
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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..., when hard drives are installed. • The amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to restore it . Installation and Configuration Turn on the amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the...
..., when hard drives are installed. • The amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to restore it . Installation and Configuration Turn on the amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the...
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... to check disk allocation. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your desktop and select Manage. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup ...is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. actual size requirements vary, depending...
... to check disk allocation. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your desktop and select Manage. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup ...is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. actual size requirements vary, depending...
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... folder to launch the Q-Share tool. 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 67 - Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only...
... folder to launch the Q-Share tool. 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 67 - Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only...
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... and back panel audio connections simultaneously. The picture to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to instructions...: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. - 69 - Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver.
... and back panel audio connections simultaneously. The picture to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to instructions...: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. - 69 - Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver.
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... Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. Do not mute the recording volume, or you set the volumes at the same time. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle level. To...and back panel cannot be able to microphone, right-click on the front panel. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. Doubleclick the icon to the Microphone ...
... Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. Do not mute the recording volume, or you set the volumes at the same time. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle level. To...and back panel cannot be able to microphone, right-click on the front panel. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. Doubleclick the icon to the Microphone ...