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...Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology .... Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Disclaimer Information in any form or by any means without ...
...Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology .... Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Disclaimer Information in any form or by any means without ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel... sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC883/888B codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel... sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC883/888B codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note...
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... bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation The...
... bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation The...
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... automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 ...- If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for ...
... automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 ...- If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for ...
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... it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to prevent an electrical...
... it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to prevent an electrical...
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..., please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Pin No. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O...
..., please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Pin No. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O...
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.... IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this item to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set the time. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using...
.... IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this item to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set the time. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using...
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... These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - If you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Sector Number of extended memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually...
... These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - If you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Sector Number of extended memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually...
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...(Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following four functions will be...wake-up event. Select 32-bit mode when you to accept. Determines whether to turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC ErP Support power. Note: To ...
...(Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following four functions will be...wake-up event. Select 32-bit mode when you to accept. Determines whether to turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC ErP Support power. Note: To ...
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... at three different performance levels. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency...
... at three different performance levels. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency...
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After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Available functions ... item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to individually change the core clock and memory clock for these components. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. You can choose the alert sound from a profile...
After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Available functions ... item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to individually change the core clock and memory clock for these components. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. You can choose the alert sound from a profile...