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... reserved for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.3cm (Note 1) Based on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14...
... reserved for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.3cm (Note 1) Based on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14...
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To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Refer to Chapter...
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Refer to Chapter...
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...Windows XP operating system; When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-G31M-S2L... a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute ...
...Windows XP operating system; When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-G31M-S2L... a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute ...
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...3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Note: The Gigabit hub will operate at...their Status fields will show Short and thenlength shown will appear: Start detecting at about 2m on a specified pair of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. Options are not used in MS-DOS mode; Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / ...
...3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Note: The Gigabit hub will operate at...their Status fields will show Short and thenlength shown will appear: Start detecting at about 2m on a specified pair of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. Options are not used in MS-DOS mode; Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / ...
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... Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 45 - Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. In S3 sleep state...
... Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 45 - Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. In S3 sleep state...
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... press . Note: When using this item and set to clear the password settings. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the..., or the settings may not be turned on automatically. Note: To cancel the password, press on the 5VSB lead. Memory The system returns to accept. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 -
... press . Note: When using this item and set to clear the password settings. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the..., or the settings may not be turned on automatically. Note: To cancel the password, press on the 5VSB lead. Memory The system returns to accept. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 -
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.... Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions 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 mouse and...still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will restart your system. The driver Autorun ...
.... Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions 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 mouse and...still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will restart your system. The driver Autorun ...
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... amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. For example, when hard drives are different...
... amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. For example, when hard drives are different...
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... 1 Figure 2 3. Figure 3 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 60 - When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive ... Save the changes and exit. 2. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program.
... 1 Figure 2 3. Figure 3 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 60 - When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive ... Save the changes and exit. 2. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program.
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... any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 ... the Windows operating system. Select BACKUP to store the backup image file. - 62 - When you wish 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. Figure 8 2. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C...
... any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 ... the Windows operating system. Select BACKUP to store the backup image file. - 62 - When you wish 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. Figure 8 2. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C...
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...GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 64 - With Q-Flash you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Before You Begin: 1. Restart the system. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-FlashTM? During the POST, press the key to your motherboard model. 2. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...file system. 3. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that ...
...GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 64 - With Q-Flash you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Before You Begin: 1. Restart the system. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-FlashTM? During the POST, press the key to your motherboard model. 2. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...file system. 3. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that ...
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... 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to start. 3. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Unique Features In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting...
... 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to start. 3. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Unique Features In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting...
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...execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement ...Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in Windows environment, eliminating the need to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. - 69 - EASY MODE/...
...execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement ...Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in Windows environment, eliminating the need to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. - 69 - EASY MODE/...
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... the default audio jack assignments. Appendix The picture to access the Audio Control Panel. Configuring Speakers: (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....to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1-channel(Note) audio. HD Audio ...
... the default audio jack assignments. Appendix The picture to access the Audio Control Panel. Configuring Speakers: (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....to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1-channel(Note) audio. HD Audio ...