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..., translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any ...detailed 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\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking ...
..., translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any ...detailed 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\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking ...
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...processor/ Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core 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 North Bridge: Intel® ...supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 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...
...processor/ Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core 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 North Bridge: Intel® ...supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 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...
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GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 2) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual DualBIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP...
GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 2) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual DualBIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP...
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.... • Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 15 - The... CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •...
.... • Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 15 - The... CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •...
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...insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is recommended that memory of the memory. The two DDR2 memory sockets are unable to ... installing the memory in only one direction. 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 power outlet...two channels and each channel has one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 -
...insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is recommended that memory of the memory. The two DDR2 memory sockets are unable to ... installing the memory in only one direction. 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 power outlet...two channels and each channel has one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 -
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... to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
... to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
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...Blinking Data transmission 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. D-Sub...D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for GA-G31M-S2L. ...
...Blinking Data transmission 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. D-Sub...D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for GA-G31M-S2L. ...
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...) This connector is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN : Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V...
...) This connector is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN : Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V...
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... and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 -
... and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 -
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... 6 NC 7 GND 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 FAUDIO_JD 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND... 4 CD-R - 29 - Hardware Installation 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device ...
... 6 NC 7 GND 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 FAUDIO_JD 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND... 4 CD-R - 29 - Hardware Installation 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device ...
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... outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in . GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - Each USB header can connect 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.... Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out.
... outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in . GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - Each USB header can connect 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.... Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out.
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... 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...
... 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...
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... currently installed hard drive. Head Number of cylinders. Halt On Allows you to the information on the system. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer... to determine whether the system will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. Cylinder Number of heads. Floppy 3 Mode Support...
... currently installed hard drive. Head Number of cylinders. Halt On Allows you to the information on the system. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer... to determine whether the system will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. Cylinder Number of heads. Floppy 3 Mode Support...
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... is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot...
... is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot...
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... SpeedStep Technology (EIST). to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)... Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 40 - set this item to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; This function may enhance protection for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and ...
... SpeedStep Technology (EIST). to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)... Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 40 - set this item to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; This function may enhance protection for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and ...
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... to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN1 Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel...allows a maximum of 4 ATA devices to be automatically set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to Combined. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 42 - Disabled Disables the integrated IDE controller when Non-Combined is set SATA devices to operate in SATA mode. PATA IDE...
... to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN1 Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel...allows a maximum of 4 ATA devices to be automatically set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to Combined. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 42 - Disabled Disables the integrated IDE controller when Non-Combined is set SATA devices to operate in SATA mode. PATA IDE...
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...instead of the attached LAN cable. Refer to settings. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB... on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: Only for GA-G31M-S2L. - 43 - SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at ...
...instead of the attached LAN cable. Refer to settings. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB... on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: Only for GA-G31M-S2L. - 43 - SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at ...
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...system resumes to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up signal from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend ...be resumed at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Power On by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled...
...system resumes to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up signal from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend ...be resumed at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Power On by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to turn ... the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on the 5VSB lead. Press on the PS/2 mouse to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to turn on the Windows 98 keyboard to clear the password settings. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm...
HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to turn ... the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on the 5VSB lead. Press on the PS/2 mouse to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to turn on the Windows 98 keyboard to clear the password settings. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm...
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... reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Enabled will...
... reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Enabled will...