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...manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in...BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to assist in this manual may... reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard ...
...manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in...BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to assist in this manual may... reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard ...
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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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... sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Align the card with your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel...
... sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Align the card with your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel...
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...for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to XpressRecovery2 ... to back up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for...
...for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to XpressRecovery2 ... to back up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for...
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...or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 ...Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following the item. Please select the item...
...or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 ...Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following the item. Please select the item...
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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. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 56 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 56 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the...
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...Figure 10). 2. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image... file. - 62 - Xpress Recovery2 will begin to start backing up your hard drive. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 8 2. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS ...
...Figure 10). 2. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image... file. - 62 - Xpress Recovery2 will begin to start backing up your hard drive. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 8 2. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS ...
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... the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 2. Select @BIOS and click Install. Before... the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A.
... the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 2. Select @BIOS and click Install. Before... the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A.
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... 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. Appendix High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital...2/4/5.1-channel(Note) audio. A. Double-click the icon to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz ...
... 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. Appendix High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital...2/4/5.1-channel(Note) audio. A. Double-click the icon to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz ...
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Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in jack on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 2: Connect your microphone ... same time. Note: The microphone functions on the back panel or the Line in your system tray. 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 access the Audio Control Panel.
Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in jack on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 2: Connect your microphone ... same time. Note: The microphone functions on the back panel or the Line in your system tray. 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 access the Audio Control Panel.