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... "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision... are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied,...
... "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision... are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied,...
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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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.... (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you need connect with the port of memory is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must install ... 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.
.... (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you need connect with the port of memory is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must install ... 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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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps...power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card ...metal slot cover from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent ...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps...power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card ...metal slot cover from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent ...
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... HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up... audio configuration. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Refer to 100 Mbps data rate.
... HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up... audio configuration. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Refer to 100 Mbps data rate.
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...Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to ...enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. To exit Boot Menu,...the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software,...
...Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to ...enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. To exit Boot Menu,...the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software,...
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.... After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller 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. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan ...
.... After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller 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. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan ...
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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. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 -
The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 -
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... from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58...
... from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58...
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... and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only...
... and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only...
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Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Line In Front ...Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. all at the same time. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-...
Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Line In Front ...Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. all at the same time. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-...
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be used at a middle level. If you set the volumes at the same time. ... process, do not mute the playback volume. Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the HD Audio Manager. 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 and back panel cannot be able to microphone, right-click on...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be used at a middle level. If you set the volumes at the same time. ... process, do not mute the playback volume. Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the HD Audio Manager. 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 and back panel cannot be able to microphone, right-click on...