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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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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. 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.
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... Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system.
... Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system.
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...", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - If you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. All Errors Whenever...
...", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - If you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. All Errors Whenever...
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... Mode and PATA IDE Set to Combined. Disabled Disables the integrated IDE controller when Non-Combined is configured to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 42 - Auto Lets BIOS set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus ...mode. When PATA IDE Set to operate in SATA mode. Only for GA-G31M-S2L. Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. If your onboard SATA controller is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets ...
... Mode and PATA IDE Set to Combined. Disabled Disables the integrated IDE controller when Non-Combined is configured to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 42 - Auto Lets BIOS set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus ...mode. When PATA IDE Set to operate in SATA mode. Only for GA-G31M-S2L. Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. If your onboard SATA controller is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets ...
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...BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is the memory frequency that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to operate at its best performance level. High Speed DRAM DLL Settings Provides two different memory ...adjustable range is enabled. If your system more stable. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is from 100 MHz to 0.4V at...
...BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is the memory frequency that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to operate at its best performance level. High Speed DRAM DLL Settings Provides two different memory ...adjustable range is enabled. If your system more stable. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is from 100 MHz to 0.4V at...
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...in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. g31ms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS ...manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C...
...in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. g31ms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS ...manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C...
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... the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to help to maximize the ...toxic chemicals. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of must not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 82 - Moreover, we will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials in your effort. WEEE Symbol Statement...
... the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to help to maximize the ...toxic chemicals. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of must not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 82 - Moreover, we will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials in your effort. WEEE Symbol Statement...