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...+ to access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-ES2L A02) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ... Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to display a help screen. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted...
...+ to access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-ES2L A02) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ... Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to display a help screen. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted...
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...-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First select the profile you to save the current BIOS ... Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated...
...-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First select the profile you to save the current BIOS ... Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated...
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... zone. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Halt On Allows you to the information on the system. The following fields display your system. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy...
... zone. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Halt On Allows you to the information on the system. The following fields display your system. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy...
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... to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable...
... to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable...
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...installed. (Default) Always Enable Always activates the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is the total amount of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed.... Options are: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for the onboard graphics controller. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for GTT. - 39 - BIOS Setup PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the...
...installed. (Default) Always Enable Always activates the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is the total amount of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed.... Options are: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for the onboard graphics controller. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for GTT. - 39 - BIOS Setup PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the...
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...Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m GA-G31M-ES2C-- Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (...= Open Pair3-6 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m Length Displays the approximate length of 10/100/1000Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will appear: GA-G31M-ES2L-- GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 42 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT...
...Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m GA-G31M-ES2C-- Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (...= Open Pair3-6 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m Length Displays the approximate length of 10/100/1000Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will appear: GA-G31M-ES2L-- GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 42 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT...
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... CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard...
... CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard...
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... you set the R.G.B. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to optimize the system voltage settings. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
... you set the R.G.B. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to optimize the system voltage settings. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
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Normal +0.1V ~ +0.3V Supplies the FSB voltage as required. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 49 - Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage.
Normal +0.1V ~ +0.3V Supplies the FSB voltage as required. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 49 - Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage.
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...; After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please...
...; After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please...
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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. 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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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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... the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the... BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is displayed on the screen. appears, press to Drive Please:Mproevses any key to return to update BIOS?" In the main menu of the...
... the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the... BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is displayed on the screen. appears, press to Drive Please:Mproevses any key to return to update BIOS?" In the main menu of the...
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... Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 2) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Meter Time 8 Power Saving (Calculate power savings based ... performance may vary based on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. 4-4 Easy Energy Saver GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of time. Actual results may...
... Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 2) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Meter Time 8 Power Saving (Calculate power savings based ... performance may vary based on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. 4-4 Easy Energy Saver GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of time. Actual results may...
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Total Mode - GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Time/Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled 8 Total Power Savings (Total...
Total Mode - GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Time/Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled 8 Total Power Savings (Total...
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... Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Disable Incoming Folder ... Data Sharing Enabled Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon to configure the data sharing settings. Exit... Figure 2. Unique Features About Q-Share ... Figure...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 when data...
... Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Disable Incoming Folder ... Data Sharing Enabled Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon to configure the data sharing settings. Exit... Figure 2. Unique Features About Q-Share ... Figure...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 when data...
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... are read-only so you to view the system data backed up at the bottom of the screen to quickly back up of the day Displays the Time Repair help file • The hard drive used must have more than 1 GB of capacity and over 300 MB of available space. •...(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 - When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be restored. Time Repair supports NTFS file system and can accommodate 64...
... are read-only so you to view the system data backed up at the bottom of the screen to quickly back up of the day Displays the Time Repair help file • The hard drive used must have more than 1 GB of capacity and over 300 MB of available space. •...(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 - When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be restored. Time Repair supports NTFS file system and can accommodate 64...
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... to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you want to the steps below.
... to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you want to the steps below.
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... fail. tor might fail. Check if the system can boot successfully. Appendix Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Yes Check if there is display on , is verified and solved. The problem is working properly. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to enter BIOS Setup. Our...
... fail. tor might fail. Check if the system can boot successfully. Appendix Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Yes Check if there is display on , is verified and solved. The problem is working properly. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to enter BIOS Setup. Our...