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...this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual ... drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on...
...this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual ... drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on...
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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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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... 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 ... ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-S2C. 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... 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 ... ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-S2C. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may locate the notches on both ... Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking 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 ... overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 15 - 1-3 Installing ...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may locate the notches on both ... Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking 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 ... overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 15 - 1-3 Installing ...
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GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the... Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only ...
GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the... Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only ...
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...Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this port. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only for USB devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Hardware Installation Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State ... the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. 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 mouse, modem or other peripherals.
...Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this port. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only for USB devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Hardware Installation Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State ... the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. 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 mouse, modem or other peripherals.
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...9 1 Pin No. Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Pin No. Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 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. Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB...
...9 1 Pin No. Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Pin No. Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 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. Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB...
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The date format is 13:0:0. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the ...
The date format is 13:0:0. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the ...
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... Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will be reserved for an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk...
... Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will be reserved for an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk...
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... providing at which the system will be effective. Disabled Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows® Vista® operating...
... providing at which the system will be effective. Disabled Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows® Vista® operating...
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...Option 1 Memory Timing Configuration 1. (Default) Option 2 Memory Timing Configuration 2. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. Options are dependent on CPU FSB. System Voltage Control Determines whether ... if the CPU Host Clock Control option is highly recommended that is from 100 MHz to help make your system more stable. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - Standard Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate...
...Option 1 Memory Timing Configuration 1. (Default) Option 2 Memory Timing Configuration 2. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. Options are dependent on CPU FSB. System Voltage Control Determines whether ... if the CPU Host Clock Control option is highly recommended that is from 100 MHz to help make your system more stable. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - Standard Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate...
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... NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume...
... NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume...