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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 ...
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 ...
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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. 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 -
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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 - Only for GA-G31M-ES2L.
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.../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.
.../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.
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Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus ... 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...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 ...
Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus ... 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...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 ...
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... depend on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 -
... depend on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 -
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... socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU...
... socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU...
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...Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before... capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be used . When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that...
...Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before... capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be used . When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that...
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... your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with your card. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is...
... your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with your card. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is...
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... USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Use this port.
... USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Use this port.
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Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this jack. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for line in jack. Refer to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. ... The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. ...
Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this jack. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for line in jack. Refer to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. ... The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. ...
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... 3.3V -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 - If a power supply is not connected, the computer will not start.
... 3.3V -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 - If a power supply is not connected, the computer will not start.
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... drives and optical drives. 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. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA...
... drives and optical drives. 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. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA...
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... panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- HDHD+ Reset Switch IDE...
... panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- HDHD+ Reset Switch IDE...
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... to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local...
... to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local...
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..., the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. 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.... G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the...
..., the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. 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.... G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the...
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... function keys available for the menu. 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 ...
... function keys available for the menu. 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 ...
