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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 - 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. The box contents are for reference only.
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.../ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. 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-... audio, you need connect with the port 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 depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved...
.../ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. 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-... audio, you need connect with the port 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 depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved...
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... for your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with the slot, and... press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Align the card with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot that came ...
... for your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with the slot, and... press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Align the card with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot that came ...
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...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 devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for line in jack.... Use this jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. This jack can be connected to this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Microphones must be used ...
...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 devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for line in jack.... Use this jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. This jack can be connected to this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Microphones must be used ...
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Note: The setting 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 Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter ... using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard...
Note: The setting 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 Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter ... using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard...
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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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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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... to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). When you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. Please note that if there is recommended; B. C. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to...
... to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). When you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. Please note that if there is recommended; B. C. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to...
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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. Doubleclick the icon to microphone, right-click on Microphone and select ... a middle level. Do not mute the recording volume, or you want to change the current sound input default device to access the HD Audio Manager. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 3: Go to the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot...
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. Doubleclick the icon to microphone, right-click on Microphone and select ... a middle level. Do not mute the recording volume, or you want to change the current sound input default device to access the HD Audio Manager. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 3: Go to the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot...