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For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be... Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on how to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to use of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ...
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be... Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on how to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to use of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ...
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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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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. 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 -
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... the metal contacts on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with your card. Make sure the card is fully seated in your expansion card in the slot and...
... the metal contacts on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with your card. Make sure the card is fully seated in your expansion card in the slot and...
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... in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. The system will still be used for subsequent access to accept. Note: The... setting in Boot Menu. Intel G31 BIOS for one time only. 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 enter BIOS ...
... in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. The system will still be used for subsequent access to accept. Note: The... setting in Boot Menu. Intel G31 BIOS for one time only. 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 enter BIOS ...
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...Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following the item. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will... operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists...
...Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following the item. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will... operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists...
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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. 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 -
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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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... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
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After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to access Xpress Recovery2 for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Figure 9 C. When finished, go ...from the motherboard driver disk to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard ...
After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to access Xpress Recovery2 for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Figure 9 C. When finished, go ...from the motherboard driver disk to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard ...
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...of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to your location and click OK. - 67 - Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Select @BIOS and click Install. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click... Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS....
...of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to your location and click OK. - 67 - Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Select @BIOS and click Install. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click... Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS....
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... example, users can listen 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. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to...Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2 channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4 channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker...
... example, users can listen 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. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to...Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2 channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4 channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker...
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... (pink) on the back panel or the Line in your microphone to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 2: Connect your system tray. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack on the front panel and back panel cannot be...
... (pink) on the back panel or the Line in your microphone to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 2: Connect your system tray. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack on the front panel and back panel cannot be...