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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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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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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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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you ...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you ...
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.... Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into its locked position. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 -
.... Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into its locked position. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 -
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... capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - 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...
... capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - 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...
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... a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver...
... a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver...
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.... The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. The parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps...
.... The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. The parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps...
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... Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Refer to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel...
... Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Refer to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel...
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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 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is not connected, the computer will not start. The...
... 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 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is not connected, the computer will not start. The...
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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. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for ...
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. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for ...
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... the system is detected at system startup. Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - The system reports system startup status by chassis.
... the system is detected at system startup. Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - The system reports system startup status by chassis.
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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 - Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in . For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer...
... 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 - Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in . For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer...
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2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter ... key< > to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - To exit Boot Menu, press . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can...
2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter ... key< > to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - To exit Boot Menu, press . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can...
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... (General Help) of the Main 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 ...
... (General Help) of the Main 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 ...