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Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number...laws and is 1.0. Example: Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be made by any form or by...
Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number...laws and is 1.0. Example: Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be made by any form or by...
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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 Installing the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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 Installing the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB ... GB of system 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 High Definition Audio ...2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-S2C. Only for GA-G31M-S2L. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB ... GB of system 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 High Definition Audio ...2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-S2C. Only for GA-G31M-S2L. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -
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... CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides...power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU...
... CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides...power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU...
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Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR2 memory sockets are unable to chipset limitation, ... of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off...
Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR2 memory sockets are unable to chipset limitation, ... of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off...
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... an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for GA-G31M-S2L. - 21 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port. Do not rock it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your...
... an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for GA-G31M-S2L. - 21 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port. Do not rock it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your...
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...Pin No. Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB...bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the ...
...Pin No. Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB...bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the ...
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The date format is 13:0:0. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set the time. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Select the desired field ...
The date format is 13:0:0. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set the time. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Select the desired field ...
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...Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of cylinders. If you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. No Errors The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for an error during...boot will not stop . Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will stop for any error. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K...
...Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of cylinders. If you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. No Errors The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for an error during...boot will not stop . Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will stop for any error. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K...
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... the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on the 5VSB lead. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - Press on upon the return of the AC power. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power... the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your...
... the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on the 5VSB lead. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - Press on upon the return of the AC power. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power... the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your...
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.... Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to manually set memory voltage. Options are dependent on CPU FSB. High Speed DRAM DLL Settings Provides two different memory timing configurations. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set...
.... Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to manually set memory voltage. Options are dependent on CPU FSB. High Speed DRAM DLL Settings Provides two different memory timing configurations. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set...
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... the Options menu and then choose Properties. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to complete. Select the volume control options you just made. (Note) Based on or the front...
... the Options menu and then choose Properties. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to complete. Select the volume control options you just made. (Note) Based on or the front...