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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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... GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. No part of documentations: ...61550; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page...
... GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. No part of documentations: ...61550; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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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. 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 -
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... to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on installing the cooler...
... the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on installing the cooler...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. • ...
Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. • ...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the...
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...Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Time Sets the system time. Allows you to autodetect the ... 13:0:0. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None • Manual Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item...
...Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Time Sets the system time. Allows you to autodetect the ... 13:0:0. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None • Manual Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item...
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...to the information on the system. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you to...Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for all other errors. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5"....
...to the information on the system. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you to...Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for all other errors. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5"....
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...Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to operate in PATA mode. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - Auto Lets BIOS set to operate in PATA mode and disables the integrated IDE controller. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to Combined...Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to Combined or Enhanced mode. If your onboard SATA controller is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.
...Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to operate in PATA mode. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - Auto Lets BIOS set to operate in PATA mode and disables the integrated IDE controller. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to Combined...Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to Combined or Enhanced mode. If your onboard SATA controller is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.
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... System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore ******** [Auto] [12X] 2.40GHz(200x12) [Disabled] 200 [Auto] [Standard] [Auto] 667 [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.32500V Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
... System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore ******** [Auto] [12X] 2.40GHz(200x12) [Disabled] 200 [Auto] [Standard] [Auto] 667 [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.32500V Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
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...voltage. Lets the system operate at 0.1V increment. Auto sets memory multiplier according to 700 MHz. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be set in damage to 150 MHz. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. PCI ...recommended that is from 90 MHz to the memory. Options are dependent on CPU FSB. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to manually set the system memory multiplier. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier ...
...voltage. Lets the system operate at 0.1V increment. Auto sets memory multiplier according to 700 MHz. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be set in damage to 150 MHz. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. PCI ...recommended that is from 90 MHz to the memory. Options are dependent on CPU FSB. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to manually set the system memory multiplier. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier ...
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Failure to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that ...
Failure to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that ...
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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. 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 -
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...@BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. G31MES2L.FA) to enter Q-Flash. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model... Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. What is saved to a hard drive in system malfunction. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to access Q-Flash. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection... hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
...@BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. G31MES2L.FA) to enter Q-Flash. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model... Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. What is saved to a hard drive in system malfunction. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to access Q-Flash. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection... hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
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...that the BIOS file to start. 3. screen instructions to complete. 3. C. After Updating the BIOS: Restart your motherboard model. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. During the BIOS ...the Internet connection is unable to be flashed matches your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Follow the on - Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below...
...that the BIOS file to start. 3. screen instructions to complete. 3. C. After Updating the BIOS: Restart your motherboard model. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. During the BIOS ...the Internet connection is unable to be flashed matches your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Follow the on - Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below...
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HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in the notification area. Appendix Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To ...
HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in the notification area. Appendix Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To ...
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... respects at the time of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to change without our written permission, and the contents there of with your "end of printing. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 80 - We believe that this product must not be... and disposal procedure. Under the Directive, used for errors or omissions in this document is recycled in your product's user's manual and we will help you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in a manner that it back" to maximize the use internationally banned ...