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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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... example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of documentations: For 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 ...
... example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of documentations: For 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 ...
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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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... installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 11 - 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...
... installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 11 - 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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.... (Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 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. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to...
.... (Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 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. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to...
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... a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5.
... a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5.
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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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that...
... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that...
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...IDE Auto-Detection Press to None so the system will skip the detection 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 drive access mode. Select the desired...device on this channel. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (default), Large. - 37 - Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to set the time. 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date...
...IDE Auto-Detection Press to None so the system will skip the detection 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 drive access mode. Select the desired...device on this channel. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (default), Large. - 37 - Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to set the time. 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date...
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... the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for any error. Extended Memory The amount of heads. If you ...Landing Zone Landing zone. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Total Memory The...
... the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for any error. Extended Memory The amount of heads. If you ...Landing Zone Landing zone. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Total Memory The...
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...(Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 42 - Combined allows a maximum of 4 ATA devices to be automatically set to Combined or Enhanced mode. Only for GA-G31M-S2L. Disabled Disables the integrated IDE controller when Non-Combined is set... SATA devices to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. PATA IDE Set to operate in PATA mode. When PATA IDE Set to is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure...
...(Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 42 - Combined allows a maximum of 4 ATA devices to be automatically set to Combined or Enhanced mode. Only for GA-G31M-S2L. Disabled Disables the integrated IDE controller when Non-Combined is set... SATA devices to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. PATA IDE Set to operate in PATA mode. When PATA IDE Set to is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure...
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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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... Timing Configuration 2. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 700 MHz. Important It is enabled. System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set this item to 200 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB...Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to help make your system becomes unstable after you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. High Speed DRAM DLL Settings Provides two different memory timing configurations. This item is configurable ...
... Timing Configuration 2. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 700 MHz. Important It is enabled. System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set this item to 200 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB...Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to help make your system becomes unstable after you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. High Speed DRAM DLL Settings Provides two different memory timing configurations. This item is configurable ...
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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 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 -
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...to load BIOS defaults. 3. Step 3: First make sure the model name on the screen is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in an ...unbootable system. g31ms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in the Files of type list. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 68 - Select Load ...
...to load BIOS defaults. 3. Step 3: First make sure the model name on the screen is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in an ...unbootable system. g31ms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in the Files of type list. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 68 - Select Load ...
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... service or where you purchased the product for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at the time of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 82 - Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance...
... service or where you purchased the product for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at the time of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 82 - Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance...