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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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Motherboard GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C May 20, 2010 Motherboard GA-G31M-ES2L/ GA-G31M-ES2C May 20, 2010
Motherboard GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C May 20, 2010 Motherboard GA-G31M-ES2L/ GA-G31M-ES2C May 20, 2010
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO AR8131 AR8132 PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® G31 BAT B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS CI SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. - 7 -
Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO AR8131 AR8132 PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® G31 BAT B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS CI SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. - 7 -
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Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RJ45 AR8131 AR8132 PCI Express .../Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. - 8 -
Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RJ45 AR8131 AR8132 PCI Express .../Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. - 8 -
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...2 Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB ...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 ...back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-ES2C.
...2 Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB ...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 ...back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-ES2C.
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS ...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS ...
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... the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from...
... the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from...
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...as following: Channel 0: DDRII1 Channel 1: DDRII2 DDRII1 DDRII2 Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ...8226; Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory...
...as following: Channel 0: DDRII1 Channel 1: DDRII2 DDRII1 DDRII2 Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ...8226; Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory...
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... are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to...
... are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to...
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.... The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. The parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 -
.... The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. The parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 -
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...Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Use this jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. Line Out Jack (Green) The ...instructions on setting up to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED: State Description On LAN link is established Off LAN link is not established Activity LED:...
...Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Use this jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. Line Out Jack (Green) The ...instructions on setting up to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED: State Description On LAN link is established Off LAN link is not established Activity LED:...
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... -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 22 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V...
... -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 22 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V...
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... SATA hard drive. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII0 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 SATAII1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 24 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example...
... SATA hard drive. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII0 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 SATAII1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 24 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example...
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... S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - You may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED is on when the hard drive is in different patterns to the power...
... S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - You may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED is on when the hard drive is in different patterns to the power...
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... the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out...
... the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out...
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... Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: :...enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. 2-1...
... Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: :...enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. 2-1...
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BIOS Setup 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 Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
BIOS Setup 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 Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...