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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 less than the stated amount. Unique ...; Support for Time Repair Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm (Note 1) Based on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may...
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 less than the stated amount. Unique ...; Support for Time Repair Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm (Note 1) Based on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may...
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... on . Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating ... @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how...
... on . Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating ... @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how...
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...Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. With virtualization, one CPU core. This feature only works for Windows XP operating system; Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to decrease average power consumption and heat ...(TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 38 - Limit CPUID Max. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state...
...Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. With virtualization, one CPU core. This feature only works for Windows XP operating system; Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to decrease average power consumption and heat ...(TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 38 - Limit CPUID Max. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state...
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... Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m Length Displays the approximate length of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is NOT connected to any device (only with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial ... (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 42 - Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m GA-G31M-ES2C-- it will operate at about 2m on the LAN cable connected...
... Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m Length Displays the approximate length of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is NOT connected to any device (only with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial ... (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 42 - Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m GA-G31M-ES2C-- it will operate at about 2m on the LAN cable connected...
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... system will be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be turned off . When signaled by a wake-up device or...
... system will be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be turned off . When signaled by a wake-up device or...
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... characters to turn on the system, enter the password and press . HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again ...settings may not be powered on automatically. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will become unavailable: PME event wake up event. Note: you install 32-bit Windows® Vista® ; Power On By...
... characters to turn on the system, enter the password and press . HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again ...settings may not be powered on automatically. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will become unavailable: PME event wake up event. Note: you install 32-bit Windows® Vista® ; Power On By...
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... system. (The system will install all the drivers that shown 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. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the...
... system. (The system will install all the drivers that shown 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. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the...
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... system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in ...IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows® Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first ...
... system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in ...IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows® Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first ...
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... the BIOS with caution. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may...flashing process. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to ensure normal system operation. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOSTM? GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard -...
... the BIOS with caution. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may...flashing process. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to ensure normal system operation. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOSTM? GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard -...
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...- tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your system not to complete. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Update the ...BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your motherboard is unable to save the BIOS update file obtained from File, then...
...- tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your system not to complete. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Update the ...BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your motherboard is unable to save the BIOS update file obtained from File, then...
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... that allows users to install additional software. Available functions in Windows environment. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also...
... that allows users to install additional software. Available functions in Windows environment. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also...
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... up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. You can choose file(s)/directory(ies) and click the Copy button to restore the file(s)/directory(ies) or click Restore to be deleted and unable to restore the entire system. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 68 - 4-6 Time Repair Based on the Microsoft...
... up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. You can choose file(s)/directory(ies) and click the Copy button to restore the file(s)/directory(ies) or click Restore to be deleted and unable to restore the entire system. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 68 - 4-6 Time Repair Based on the Microsoft...
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... audio streams (in the notification area. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user 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. If you want to...
... audio streams (in the notification area. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user 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. If you want to...