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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 - 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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... metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on... down on your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in your expansion card. • Always...
... metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on... down on your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in your expansion card. • Always...
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Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: :...access to set the first boot device without having to accept. 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 ... boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 -
Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: :...access to set the first boot device without having to accept. 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 ... boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 -
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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. 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.
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Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Intel ...Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Select BACKUP to...
Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Intel ...Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Select BACKUP to...
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Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in your system tray. Step 3: Locate ... same time. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. 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 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in your system tray. Step 3: Locate ... same time. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. 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.