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GA-G31M-ES2L/ GA-G31M-ES2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2301 12ME-G31MES2L-2301R
GA-G31M-ES2L/ GA-G31M-ES2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2301 12ME-G31MES2L-2301R
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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. 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.
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Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot ... slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to...
Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot ... slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to...
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... 2.88M/3.5". Halt On Allows you to the information on the system. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive...system will be reserved for an error during the POST. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of extended memory. The following fields display your system. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing ...
... 2.88M/3.5". Halt On Allows you to the information on the system. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive...system will be reserved for an error during the POST. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of extended memory. The following fields display your system. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing ...
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... PATA IDE Set to This item is configurable only if the On-Chip SATA Mode is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to operate in SATA mode. Ch.0 Master/Slave...disables the first integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. SATA Port 0/2 Set to settings. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - Disabled Disables the integrated IDE controller when Non-Combined is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set ...
... PATA IDE Set to This item is configurable only if the On-Chip SATA Mode is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to operate in SATA mode. Ch.0 Master/Slave...disables the first integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. SATA Port 0/2 Set to settings. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - Disabled Disables the integrated IDE controller when Non-Combined is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set ...
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... memory voltage. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.4V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 200 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, ...set the PCIe clock frequency. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 266 MHz. System Voltage ...
... memory voltage. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.4V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 200 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, ...set the PCIe clock frequency. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 266 MHz. System Voltage ...
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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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...GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C... features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @...
...GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C... features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @...
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...change without our written permission, and the contents there of printing. The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Instead, the device should not be prosecuted... Electronic Equipment) directive. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to your "end of life" product. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 80 - WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product...
...change without our written permission, and the contents there of printing. The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Instead, the device should not be prosecuted... Electronic Equipment) directive. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to your "end of life" product. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 80 - WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product...