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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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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during...
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... the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the top edge of...
... the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the top edge of...
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... In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Refer to the instructions on setting up to 100 Mbps data rate. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides... Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of...
... In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Refer to the instructions on setting up to 100 Mbps data rate. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides... Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of...
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...screen may appear when the computer boots. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : ... to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys...BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 -
...screen may appear when the computer boots. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : ... to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys...BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 -
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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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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 -
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 -
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Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. C. Step 2: When finished, ... allocation. Please note that if there is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - When you wish to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will stay...
Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. C. Step 2: When finished, ... allocation. Please note that if there is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - When you wish to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will stay...
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... recommended that you set the volumes at the same time. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Step 3: Go to record the sound. Do not mute the recording volume, or you want to...
... recommended that you set the volumes at the same time. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Step 3: Go to record the sound. Do not mute the recording volume, or you want to...