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.... For instructions on how 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. Changes to... their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer ...
.... For instructions on how 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. Changes to... their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer ...
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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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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. 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 - The box contents are for reference only.
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. 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 - The box contents are for reference only.
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ... (Note 1) Based on standard PC architecture, a certain amount 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 amount.
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ... (Note 1) Based on standard PC architecture, a certain amount 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 amount.
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... into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Align the card...
... into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Align the card...
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... devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Use this jack. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port...
... devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Use this jack. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port...
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... you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys ...Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the 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...
... you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys ...Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the 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...
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...to install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system restart, "... Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing ...
...to install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system restart, "... Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing ...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 - 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.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 - 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.
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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 - Drivers Installation
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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 -
The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 -
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... Windows Vista setup disk. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of it . A.
... Windows Vista setup disk. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of it . A.
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... Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or...Select BACKUP to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your hard drive. C. Step 3: When partitioning your desktop and select Manage. Please note that if there ...
... Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or...Select BACKUP to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your hard drive. C. Step 3: When partitioning your desktop and select Manage. Please note that if there ...
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... Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... 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...
... Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... 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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..., connect your microphone 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. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. - 69 - Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Chapter 5 ...
..., connect your microphone 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. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. - 69 - Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Chapter 5 ...
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... sound input default device to microphone, right-click on Microphone and select Set Default Device. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back...recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - If you set the volumes at the same time. Doubleclick the icon to the Microphone screen.
... sound input default device to microphone, right-click on Microphone and select Set Default Device. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back...recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - If you set the volumes at the same time. Doubleclick the icon to the Microphone screen.