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... any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and features in this product...
... any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and features in this product...
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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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...in the expansion slot. 1. 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. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for... from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the...
...in the expansion slot. 1. 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. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for... from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the...
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... configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - 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...
... configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - 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...
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...as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in...Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown 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 ...
...as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in...Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown 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 ...
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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. 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.
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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 - Drivers Installation
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Boot from the motherboard driver disk to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. When the ... v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Boot from CD/DVD: Press...
Boot from the motherboard driver disk to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. When the ... v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Boot from CD/DVD: Press...
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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. In Windows... or a system that is unable to start. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Select @BIOS and click Install. Options and Instructions: 1. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the ...
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. In Windows... or a system that is unable to start. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Select @BIOS and click Install. Options and Instructions: 1. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the ...
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...supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Audio signals will appear in and ...the latest Service Pack for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on both of the front and back panel audio ...
...supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Audio signals will appear in and ...the latest Service Pack for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on both of the front and back panel audio ...
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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 open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel. Then configure the jack...
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 open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel. Then configure the jack...