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... detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in the 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. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website...
... detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in the 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. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website...
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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 - 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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... memory size is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size 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...
... memory size is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size 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...
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...(s). 6. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver...
...(s). 6. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver...
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... LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. This jack can be connected to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need... GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to 100 Mbps data rate. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver...
... LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. This jack can be connected to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need... GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to 100 Mbps data rate. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver...
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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. For more information, ... 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. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08...
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. For more information, ... 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. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08...
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...click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in... Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system automatically during the driver installation. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the...
...click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in... Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system automatically during the driver installation. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the...
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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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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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... requirements vary, depending on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up data on 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...
... requirements vary, depending on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up data on 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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... 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive, make sure to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2...
... 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive, make sure to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2...
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... Incoming Folder ... Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Exit... Unique Features 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. Figure 2. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share...
... Incoming Folder ... Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Exit... Unique Features 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. Figure 2. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share...
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... etc. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in the notification area. For example, users can listen to be present on the back... HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-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.
... etc. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in the notification area. For example, users can listen to be present on the back... HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-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.
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... 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 Microphone and select Set Default Device. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to the Microphone screen. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 -
... 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 Microphone and select Set Default Device. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to the Microphone screen. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 -