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... detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. The trademarks...
... detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. The trademarks...
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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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... manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the ... expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Make sure the card is fully seated in your card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the...
... manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the ... expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Make sure the card is fully seated in your card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the...
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... Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the... then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C)... 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-...
... Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the... then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C)... 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-...
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... drive. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install all the drivers that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating... system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that ...
... drive. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install all the drivers that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating... system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that ...
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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. 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 56 -
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. 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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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... which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back...
... which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back...
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Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Select BACKUP to startup XpressRecovery2... If you wish to store the backup image file. - 62 - Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). When you use the backup function in ...Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00...
Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Select BACKUP to startup XpressRecovery2... If you wish to store the backup image file. - 62 - Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). When you use the backup function in ...Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00...
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...@BIOS. 4. B. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. 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. Step 2: Select the ...@BIOS server site closest to start. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an ...
...@BIOS. 4. B. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. 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. Step 2: Select the ...@BIOS server site closest to start. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an ...
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... For 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. The picture to access the Audio Control Panel. Configuring Speakers: (The following for Windows....MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Appendix Line In...
... For 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. The picture to access the Audio Control Panel. Configuring Speakers: (The following for Windows....MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Appendix Line In...
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... your system tray. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 2: Connect your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel. 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...
... your system tray. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 2: Connect your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel. 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...