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Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. 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® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo ...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 North Bridge: Intel® G31 Express Chipset ...
Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. 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® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo ...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 North Bridge: Intel® G31 Express Chipset ...
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... x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector ...61559; CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 2 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM...
... x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector ...61559; CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 2 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM...
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...the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm (Note 1) Based 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 less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 -
...the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm (Note 1) Based 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 less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 -
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...since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - mended that the system bus frequency be ...inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's ...
...since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - mended that the system bus frequency be ...inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's ...
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..., 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Hardware Installation Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis... the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy ...
..., 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Hardware Installation Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis... the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy ...
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...Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to accept. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. After .... (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. This feature allows your hard drive.
...Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to accept. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. After .... (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. This feature allows your hard drive.
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...: Enabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - ...38 - Limit CPUID Max. set this item to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; Set this feature. With virtualization, one CPU core. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you install a CPU that support...
...: Enabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - ...38 - Limit CPUID Max. set this item to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; Set this feature. With virtualization, one CPU core. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you install a CPU that support...
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...Mhz) Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 667 ******** System Voltage Optimized 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] [...you to be configurable. If this feature. - 47 - Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item ...
...Mhz) Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 667 ******** System Voltage Optimized 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] [...you to be configurable. If this feature. - 47 - Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item ...
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... pages for CPU and memory ...the current settings to default values. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to... voltages. • Easy Mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced Mode allows you to individually change...Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory... After making changes, be changed linearly based on the installed CPU and motherboard. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that allows users to...
... pages for CPU and memory ...the current settings to default values. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to... voltages. • Easy Mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced Mode allows you to individually change...Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory... After making changes, be changed linearly based on the installed CPU and motherboard. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that allows users to...
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...-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to zero. (Note 5) Easy Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. Total Mode In Total Mode, users are set period of power saved will continue to Enabled. (Note 2) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic CPU Frequency Function; B. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 -
...-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to zero. (Note 5) Easy Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. Total Mode In Total Mode, users are set period of power saved will continue to Enabled. (Note 2) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic CPU Frequency Function; B. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 -
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...the computer. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is working properly. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Check if the system can boot ...device, connector, or cable might fail. A When the computer is turned on your question. Turn off the computer. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Select ...
...the computer. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is working properly. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Check if the system can boot ...device, connector, or cable might fail. A When the computer is turned on your question. Turn off the computer. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Select ...