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... information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in...
... information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 ...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 ...
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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 - The box contents are for reference only. 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.
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 - The box contents are for reference only. 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 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ... 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 less than the stated amount.
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ... 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 less than the stated amount.
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... Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for...the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI...
... Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for...the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI...
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..., etc. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Microphones must be used to 100 Mbps data rate. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. RJ-45 LAN Port...
..., etc. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Microphones must be used to 100 Mbps data rate. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. RJ-45 LAN Port...
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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. : ...After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function...BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 -
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. : ...After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function...BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 -
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... mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single... Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your ...
... mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single... Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your ...
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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 - 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.
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3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 - Drivers Installation
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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 - 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.
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... or more is recommended; Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
... or more is recommended; Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
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...). C. If you use the backup function in your desktop and select Manage. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Step 1: Select BACKUP to check disk allocation. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to start backing...
...). C. If you use the backup function in your desktop and select Manage. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Step 1: Select BACKUP to check disk allocation. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to start backing...
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Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon in your data with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing ...
Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon in your data with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing ...
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...Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using...Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. Configuring Speakers: (The following for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for multi...
...Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using...Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. Configuring Speakers: (The following for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for multi...
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... access the HD Audio Manager. If you want to change the current sound input default device to the Microphone screen. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - 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. Step 3: Go to microphone, right...
... access the HD Audio Manager. If you want to change the current sound input default device to the Microphone screen. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - 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. Step 3: Go to microphone, right...