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... by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this...
... by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this...
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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 the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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 the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB ...GB of system 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 High ...ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-G31M-ES2L.
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB ...GB of system 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 High ...ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-G31M-ES2L.
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... that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the...is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on ...
... that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the...is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on ...
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...direction. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can 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 ...the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is recommended that memory of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. GA-G31M-ES2L/...
...direction. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can 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 ...the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is recommended that memory of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. GA-G31M-ES2L/...
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... the lower port (purple) to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard...
... the lower port (purple) to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard...
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Each USB header can connect to an... wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 -
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Each USB header can connect to an... wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 -
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... IDE/SATA device on this item to CHS. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices...
... IDE/SATA device on this item to CHS. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices...
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... do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Total Memory The total amount of heads. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive...
... do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Total Memory The total amount of heads. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive...
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.... Note: you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set...on LAN. (Note) Supported on upon the return of the AC power. Note: To use this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up ...
.... Note: you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set...on LAN. (Note) Supported on upon the return of the AC power. Note: To use this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up ...
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... range is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to the memory. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. Standard Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate...to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Options are dependent on CPU FSB. System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Manual allows all voltage control...
... range is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to the memory. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. Standard Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate...to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Options are dependent on CPU FSB. System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Manual allows all voltage control...
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... speed and set . Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to see its information. The HW Monitor tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders...EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Tuner tab allows you to change system ...
... speed and set . Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to see its information. The HW Monitor tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders...EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Tuner tab allows you to change system ...