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Question posted by mpatino on April 14th, 2014

What Continuos Beep Mean?

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on April 14th, 2014 2:18 PM

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Here are the beep codes for this motherboard:

1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error
1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error
1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error
1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error
Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly
Continuous short beeps: Power error

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Manual - Page 1

GA-G31M-ES2L/ GA-G31M-ES2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2301 12ME-G31MES2L-2301R

Manual - Page 2

Motherboard GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C May 20, 2010 Motherboard GA-G31M-ES2L/ GA-G31M-ES2C May 20, 2010

Manual - Page 4

Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...

Manual - Page 6

Box Contents GA-G31M-ES2L or GA-G31M-ES2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 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 Floppy disk drive cable (Part...

Manual - Page 7

Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO AR8131 AR8132 PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD ...

Manual - Page 10

GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB  Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2... the South Bridge  Up to 8 USB 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-ES2C. Only for GA-G31M-ES2L.

Manual - Page 12

...the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM ...channel audio, you need connect with the port of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 -

Manual - Page 14

.... (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 - B. Follow the steps below to the CPU.

Manual - Page 16

... guidelines before you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 -

Manual - Page 18

... power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. Turn on the...Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below ...

Manual - Page 19

.../2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - The parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove...

Manual - Page 20

... jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. Use this audio jack for line in jack. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable... connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 -

Manual - Page 22

...correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand high power consumption be used ...5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 22 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power ...

Manual - Page 24

... on the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII0 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 SATAII1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 24 - Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE...

Manual - Page 26

... panel module to this header according to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is ... the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the power status indicator on ...

Manual - Page 28

GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - 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. Definition 10 2 1 Power (...

Manual - Page 30

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Manual - Page 32

...: The setting in Boot Menu. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984... the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/...

Manual - Page 34

... the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. It allows you...

Manual - Page 36

... to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. All, But Disk/Key The system boot...