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The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like ...motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In ...
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like ...motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems...7 GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems...7 GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel... sockets supporting up to 4 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 ALC662 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel ...
GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel... sockets supporting up to 4 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 ALC662 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel ...
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... Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler ...pin one of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU - 15 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure...
... Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler ...pin one of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU - 15 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure...
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... recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C ...
... recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C ...
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...-pin D-Sub connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Hardware Installation Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for GA-G31M-S2L. - 21 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The ...or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is also called a printer port. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
...-pin D-Sub connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Hardware Installation Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for GA-G31M-S2L. - 21 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The ...or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is also called a printer port. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
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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-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can... 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.
... 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-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can... 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.
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...), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set this item to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to None so the system will skip the...
...), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set this item to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to None so the system will skip the...
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... your hard drive specifications. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Sector Number of memory installed on the hard drive. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - No...
... your hard drive specifications. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Sector Number of memory installed on the hard drive. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - No...
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...the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. To turn on the system. When prompted for your Windows® Vista® operating system. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - Note: When using this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up to 5 characters and then press to clear the...) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Note: To use this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on...
...the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. To turn on the system. When prompted for your Windows® Vista® operating system. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - Note: When using this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up to 5 characters and then press to clear the...) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Note: To use this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on...
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... performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate at its good performance level. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you overclock the DDR2 memory, select Option 1 or Option 2 to help make your system more stable. ... MHz. (Default: Auto) Performance Enhance Allows the system to set the PCIe clock frequency. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the system memory multiplier. High Speed DRAM ...
... performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate at its good performance level. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you overclock the DDR2 memory, select Option 1 or Option 2 to help make your system more stable. ... MHz. (Default: Auto) Performance Enhance Allows the system to set the PCIe clock frequency. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the system memory multiplier. High Speed DRAM ...
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.... Then set the volume at its middle level. (Note) If you cannot find the volume control options you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to complete. It is recommended that you set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether...
.... Then set the volume at its middle level. (Note) If you cannot find the volume control options you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to complete. It is recommended that you set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether...