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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

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 ...

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. The...

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 ...

Manual - Page 12

GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Š Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme... the South Bridge Š 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-S2C.

Manual - Page 14

...example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Š Support for @BIOS Š Support for Download Center ... shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

Manual - Page 16

CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. Align the CPU pin one ... is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...

Manual - Page 18

... DDR2 memory sockets are unable 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. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same...

Manual - Page 20

... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Carefully read the manual that...

Manual - Page 21

... No data transmission or receiving is also called a printer port. 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 - Hardware Installation RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to...

Manual - Page 22

... this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - Use this jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out ...transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Only for GA-G31M-S2C. Refer to 100 Mbps data rate. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for a headphone...

Manual - Page 24

... 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... GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 - If a power supply is used (400W or greater). 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector...

Manual - Page 26

... SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 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 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master...

Manual - Page 28

... panel. The S0 On LED is operating. Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD...

Manual - Page 30

... optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - Each USB header can connect to the USB bracket. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an...

Manual - Page 34

..., press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot...GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Intel G31 BIOS for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver...

Manual - Page 56

3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 56 - 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.

Manual - Page 62

...(Figure 9). Boot from the motherboard driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 1. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a . . . .... to store the backup image file. - 62 - B. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2....

Manual - Page 76

5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your microphone to the Mic in... Panel. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 2: Connect your system tray. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in jack on the front ...