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...trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. No part of the motherboard is protected by any form ...manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this ...
...trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. No part of the motherboard is protected by any form ...manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this ...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Software Applications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Software Applications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 7 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-G31M-S2L or GA-G31M-S2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s 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.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 7 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-G31M-S2L or GA-G31M-S2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s 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.
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... is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI...
... is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI...
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... Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the ...Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7...Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-...
... Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the ...Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7...Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-...
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... double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then list all the driver items. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Failure to do ... system will continue to restart your optional drive. You can press Xpress Install to install all the drivers that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating...
... double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then list all the driver items. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Failure to do ... system will continue to restart your optional drive. You can press Xpress Install to install all the drivers that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating...
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3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 56 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 56 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
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3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 57 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 57 - Drivers Installation
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... file created with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes...
... file created with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes...
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... first time. When finished, go to Disk Management to startup XpressRecovery2..... Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your hard drive. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure...Software, Inc. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to store the backup image file. - 62 - Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Figure 9 C. Xpress...
... first time. When finished, go to Disk Management to startup XpressRecovery2..... Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your hard drive. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure...Software, Inc. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to store the backup image file. - 62 - Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Figure 9 C. Xpress...
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...click Install. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to start. 3. B. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the ... - 67 - Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to save the current BIOS file. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure ...
...click Install. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to start. 3. B. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the ... - 67 - Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to save the current BIOS file. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure ...
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...Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Appendix HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz... Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an...
...Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Appendix HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz... Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an...
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... and back panel cannot be used at the same time. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel.
... and back panel cannot be used at the same time. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel.