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... or by any means without prior notice. 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 of this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in...
... or by any means without prior notice. 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 of this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in...
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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. 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.
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...4cm x 19.4cm (Note 1) Based on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, 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... usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 -
...4cm x 19.4cm (Note 1) Based on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, 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... usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 -
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... • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI ...from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the...
... • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI ...from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the...
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... and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. This jack can be connected to the instructions on setting up to connect front speakers in jack. Microphones must be used to 100 Mbps data rate. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default ...Mic in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Use this jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect ...
... and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. This jack can be connected to the instructions on setting up to connect front speakers in jack. Microphones must be used to 100 Mbps data rate. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default ...Mic in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Use this jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect ...
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... access to set the first boot device without having to accept. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - To exit Boot Menu, press . For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have...> to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. In Boot 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 access the...
... access to set the first boot device without having to accept. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - To exit Boot Menu, press . For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have...> to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. In Boot 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 access the...
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... wish to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown 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 installing the SP1 (or later), if a question...
... wish to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown 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 installing the SP1 (or later), if a question...
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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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3-6 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. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 -
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... POST. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; C. Step 4: After the operating system is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to check disk allocation. B. actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Step 3: When partitioning...
... POST. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; C. Step 4: After the operating system is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to check disk allocation. B. actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Step 3: When partitioning...
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... use of Internet resources. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Exit... Figure 1. 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. Disable Incoming Folder ... 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 67 -
... use of Internet resources. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Exit... Figure 1. 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. Disable Incoming Folder ... 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 67 -
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... connect your microphone 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. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that...appear in and out) to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. 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 both of the front and back panel audio connections ...
... connect your microphone 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. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that...appear in and out) to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. 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 both of the front and back panel audio connections ...
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To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Doubleclick the icon to the Microphone screen. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel...sound input default device to the Mic in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. 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. If you 'll not be used at a middle level. Step...
To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Doubleclick the icon to the Microphone screen. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel...sound input default device to the Mic in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. 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. If you 'll not be used at a middle level. Step...