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Manual - Page 1

GA-G31M-S2L/ GA-G31M-S2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1103 12ME-G31MS2L-1103R

Manual - Page 3

Motherboard GA-G31M-S2C Jun. 30, 2008 Motherboard GA-G31M-S2C Jun. 30, 2008

Manual - Page 5

...-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 18 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 19 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...

Manual - Page 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...

Manual - Page 8

Only for GA-G31M-S2L. CI CLR_CMOS GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C RTL8102E PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® G31 BAT MBIOS SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 ...

Manual - Page 12

...South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 Š 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Š Dual channel memory architecture Š Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest...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 -

Manual - Page 14

GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Š Support for @BIOS Š Support for Download Center Š Support for Q-Flash Š Support for ... 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.

Manual - Page 16

... lever. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. B. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from...

Manual - Page 18

... and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the...supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that ...

Manual - Page 20

...expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the card ...GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card...

Manual - Page 21

... port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port for GA-G31M-S2L. - 21 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. The following...

Manual - Page 22

...) The default line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-S2C. Use this audio jack for line in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio...

Manual - Page 24

...5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all... when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet...

Manual - Page 26

... 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA....) 40 39 2 1 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7) The SATA connectors conform to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical...

Manual - Page 28

.../S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - HDHD+ Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED): System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator...

Manual - Page 34

... for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - The system will still be used for one time only. 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: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key...

Manual - Page 43

...3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: Only for GA-G31M-S2L. - 43 - Refer ... Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. USB Controller Enables or disables the...

Manual - Page 62

...Windows operating system. 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). Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Figure 9 C. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1.

Manual - Page 64

...ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard...the system. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-...

Manual - Page 80

...graphics card. Turn on the power to the CPU securely. Press to solve the problem. 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to enter BIOS Setup. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the motherboard... GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 80 - Connect the ATX main power cable and...