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...X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Changes to the specifications and... features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on...
...X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Changes to the specifications and... features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on...
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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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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. Unique ... hardware limitation, you need connect with the port 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 supported will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. Unique ... hardware limitation, you need connect with the port 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 supported will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio...
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.... If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card...
.... If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card...
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...be connected to this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be used to 100 Mbps data rate. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an ... audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C.
...be connected to this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be used to 100 Mbps data rate. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an ... audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C.
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...to enter BIOS Setup first. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 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 accept.... first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in...
...to enter BIOS Setup first. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 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 accept.... first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in...
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...operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your optical drive. Drivers Installation You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will continue to install ... Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed...
...operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your optical drive. Drivers Installation You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will continue to install ... Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed...
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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. 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 -
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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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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 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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... in advanced (10 GB or more is the first physical drive. - 57 - Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows® Vista • Xpress Recovery...
... in advanced (10 GB or more is the first physical drive. - 57 - Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows® Vista • Xpress Recovery...
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When you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - B. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress...vary, depending on your hard drive. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. C. Using the Backup Function in your desktop and select Manage. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Please note that if there is installed, rightclick the...
When you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - B. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress...vary, depending on your hard drive. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. C. Using the Backup Function in your desktop and select Manage. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Please note that if there is installed, rightclick the...
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... connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to launch the Q-Share tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to share your system tray and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Data Sharing...
... connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to launch the Q-Share tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to share your system tray and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Data Sharing...
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...speaker out. - 69 - 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. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog ...Note)-channel audio. For example, users can listen to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, ...
...speaker out. - 69 - 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. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog ...Note)-channel audio. For example, users can listen to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, ...
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... recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that you set the volumes at the same time. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Do not mute the recording volume, or you want to change the current sound input default device to the Mic... in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. If you 'll not be used at a middle level. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver...
... recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that you set the volumes at the same time. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Do not mute the recording volume, or you want to change the current sound input default device to the Mic... in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. If you 'll not be used at a middle level. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver...