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GA-G31M-S2L/ GA-G31M-S2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1103 12ME-G31MS2L-1103R
GA-G31M-S2L/ GA-G31M-S2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1103 12ME-G31MS2L-1103R
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.... No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page ...example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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...
.... No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page ...example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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...
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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 - 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. The box contents are for reference only.
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 - 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. The box contents are for reference only.
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Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power ...
Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power ...
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... hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to install...
... hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to install...
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...install your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card in the slot ... a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
...install your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card in the slot ... a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 31 - 15) CLR_CMOS...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 31 - 15) CLR_CMOS...
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... devices are used, set this item to CHS. The date format is 13:0:0. BIOS Setup Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below : • Auto • None • Manual Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard...
... devices are used, set this item to CHS. The date format is 13:0:0. BIOS Setup Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below : • Auto • None • Manual Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard...
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... boot will not stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for any error. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of cylinders. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. All, But Disk/Key The system boot...
... boot will not stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for any error. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of cylinders. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. All, But Disk/Key The system boot...
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... to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. Disabled Disables the integrated IDE controller when Non-Combined is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard ... IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 42 - Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to operate in SATA mode. Only for GA-G31M-S2L. Auto Lets BIOS set to Combined or Enhanced mode. Non-Combined Sets all SATA...
... to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. Disabled Disables the integrated IDE controller when Non-Combined is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard ... IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 42 - Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to operate in SATA mode. Only for GA-G31M-S2L. Auto Lets BIOS set to Combined or Enhanced mode. Non-Combined Sets all SATA...
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... Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore ******** [Auto] [25X] [Disabled] 133 [Auto] [Standard] [Auto] 533 [Option 1] [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.38750V Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
... Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore ******** [Auto] [25X] [Disabled] 133 [Auto] [Standard] [Auto] 533 [Option 1] [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.38750V Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
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...unstable after you to set in damage to the memory. Option 1 Memory Timing Configuration 1. (Default) Option 2 Memory Timing Configuration 2. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be set memory voltage. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (...level. (Default) Lets the system operate at its good performance level. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 MHz. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.4V ...
...unstable after you to set in damage to the memory. Option 1 Memory Timing Configuration 1. (Default) Option 2 Memory Timing Configuration 2. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be set memory voltage. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (...level. (Default) Lets the system operate at its good performance level. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 MHz. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.4V ...
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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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...update file (e.g. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Step 4: As the system reboots, press to begin the BIOS update ... your system. • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. g31ms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 68 - Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in "Update the BIOS without...
...update file (e.g. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Step 4: As the system reboots, press to begin the BIOS update ... your system. • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. g31ms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 68 - Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in "Update the BIOS without...
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... Also note that the information in a manner that the information contained herein was accurate in your "end of with your effort. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 82 - Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should not be construed as interpreted from...may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that it back" ...
... Also note that the information in a manner that the information contained herein was accurate in your "end of with your effort. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 82 - Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should not be construed as interpreted from...may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that it back" ...