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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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Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems...7 GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems...7 GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 ...
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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. 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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CI CLR_CMOS GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C RTL8102E PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® G31 BAT MBIOS SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-G31M-S2C. - 8 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L.
CI CLR_CMOS GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C RTL8102E PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® G31 BAT MBIOS SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-G31M-S2C. - 8 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L.
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.../Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out Only for GA-G31M-S2C. - 9 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L.
.../Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out Only for GA-G31M-S2C. - 9 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L.
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GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics ...® Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz...memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC662 codec ...
GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics ...® Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz...memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC662 codec ...
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For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ...
For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ...
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... from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step...
... from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step...
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... will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one memory socket as following: Channel... This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
... will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one memory socket as following: Channel... This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
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... rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on your operating system. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the slot and then lift the...
... rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on your operating system. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the slot and then lift the...
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...speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-S2C. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity... at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this jack...
...speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-S2C. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity... at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this jack...
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... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of...
... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of...
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... groove on the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the...
... groove on the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the...
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.... Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The system reports system startup status by chassis. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for...
.... Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The system reports system startup status by chassis. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for...
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Pin No. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Incorrect connection may render the ...
Pin No. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Incorrect connection may render the ...
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... directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - The system will still be used for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS...
... directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - The system will still be used for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS...
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... press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can also carry out this task.) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and...
... press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can also carry out this task.) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and...
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... of heads. Head Number of extended memory. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop . Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - The following fields display your system. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. If you to None...
... of heads. Head Number of extended memory. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop . Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - The following fields display your system. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. If you to None...