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... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to 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...
... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to 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...
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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 - 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. 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.
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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 enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for Easy Energy Saver..., 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 is supported will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system... connect with the port of memory is less than the stated amount. 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 enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for Easy Energy Saver..., 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 is supported will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system... connect with the port of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 -
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...the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Make sure the card is fully seated in your card. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion ... lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2....
...the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Make sure the card is fully seated in your card. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion ... lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2....
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...the port of the LAN port LEDs. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet 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...is occurring LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Refer to the instructions on setting up to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. ...
...the port of the LAN port LEDs. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet 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...is occurring LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Refer to the instructions on setting up to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. ...
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... 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 enter BIOS Setup first. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - After system restart, the device boot ... in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: :...
... 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 enter BIOS Setup first. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - After system restart, the device boot ... in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: :...
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... the question mark (by right-clicking your system. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included 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. Failure to restart your mouse and select...
... the question mark (by right-clicking your system. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included 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. Failure to restart your mouse and select...
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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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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Step 3: When partitioning your desktop and select Manage. Step 4: After the operating system is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) ... in your hard drive data. Please note that if there is recommended; When you wish to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 , press any key to access Xpress ...
Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Step 3: When partitioning your desktop and select Manage. Step 4: After the operating system is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) ... in your hard drive data. Please note that if there is recommended; When you wish to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 , press any key to access Xpress ...
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4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 67 - 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. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Exit... Disable Incoming Folder ... Figure 2. Data Sharing Enabled Description Displays the computers ...
4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 67 - 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. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Exit... Disable Incoming Folder ... Figure 2. Data Sharing Enabled Description Displays the computers ...
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...allows the user 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 appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals... processed. Appendix all at the same time. 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 page 71. A. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to instructions...
...allows the user 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 appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals... processed. Appendix all at the same time. 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 page 71. A. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to instructions...
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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. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be ... process, do not mute the playback volume. Step 3: Go to microphone, right-click on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. It is recommended that you want to change the current sound input default device to the Microphone...
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. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be ... process, do not mute the playback volume. Step 3: Go to microphone, right-click on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. It is recommended that you want to change the current sound input default device to the Microphone...