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... appears on the screen. 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 ...Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main...
... appears on the screen. 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 ...Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main...
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... system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power... before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can also carry out this function to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 -
... system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power... before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can also carry out this function to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 -
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...-DOS operating system. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. The following fields display your system. Head Number of floppy disk drive...
...-DOS operating system. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. The following fields display your system. Head Number of floppy disk drive...
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... to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable...
... to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable...
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...Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Options are...: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for display. Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard VGA function. If you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set this memory for...
...Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Options are...: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for display. Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard VGA function. If you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set this memory for...
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...and thenlength shown will appear: GA-G31M-ES2L-- Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m Length Displays the approximate length of 10/...Pair 1-2. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 42 - Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Start detecting at Port..... Start ...
...and thenlength shown will appear: GA-G31M-ES2L-- Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m Length Displays the approximate length of 10/...Pair 1-2. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 42 - Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Start detecting at Port..... Start ...
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... the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 46 - CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with...system chassis cover is not connected or fails. Enabled allows the CPU fan to CMOS, and then restart your system. Current CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case...
... the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 46 - CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with...system chassis cover is not connected or fails. Enabled allows the CPU fan to CMOS, and then restart your system. Current CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case...
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... reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is recommended that you set the R.G.B. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. If this feature. - 47 - Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock...
... reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is recommended that you set the R.G.B. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. If this feature. - 47 - Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock...
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FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. BIOS Setup CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 49 - Normal +0.1V ~ +0.3V Supplies the FSB voltage as required.
FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. BIOS Setup CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 49 - Normal +0.1V ~ +0.3V Supplies the FSB voltage as required.
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... 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer...
... 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer...
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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. 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 -
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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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... from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to update BIOS?" The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the... floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Unique Features Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Select the BIOS update file and press...
... from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to update BIOS?" The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the... floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Unique Features Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Select the BIOS update file and press...
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...Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 2) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Meter Time 8 Power... Saving (Calculate power savings based on testing method. - 65 - Actual results may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Unique Features 4-4 Easy Energy Saver GIGABYTE...
...Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 2) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Meter Time 8 Power... Saving (Calculate power savings based on testing method. - 65 - Actual results may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Unique Features 4-4 Easy Energy Saver GIGABYTE...
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... time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the first time (Note 4). GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption...
... time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the first time (Note 4). GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption...
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... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing is an ...Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Enable Incoming Folder ... Data Sharing Enabled Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon to configure the data sharing settings. Figure 2. After configuring your LAN connection settings and ...
... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing is an ...Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Enable Incoming Folder ... Data Sharing Enabled Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon to configure the data sharing settings. Figure 2. After configuring your LAN connection settings and ...
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... in the Windows Vista operating system. Shadow copies are read-only so you to view the system data backed up of the day Displays the Time Repair help file • The hard drive used for creating system restore points Sets the percentage of hard drive space used... over 300 MB of available space. • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. Preference Screen: Button ON OFF SCHEDULE CAPACITY TRIGGER ? GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 68 - System Restore Choose a system restore point using the navigation bar on the right or at different time. You can restore ...
... in the Windows Vista operating system. Shadow copies are read-only so you to view the system data backed up of the day Displays the Time Repair help file • The hard drive used for creating system restore points Sets the percentage of hard drive space used... over 300 MB of available space. • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. Preference Screen: Button ON OFF SCHEDULE CAPACITY TRIGGER ? GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 68 - System Restore Choose a system restore point using the navigation bar on the right or at different time. You can restore ...
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... to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you want to the steps below.
... to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you want to the steps below.
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... verified and solved. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to solve your monitor. END If the procedure above is display on , is verified and solved. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail...
... verified and solved. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to solve your monitor. END If the procedure above is display on , is verified and solved. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail...
