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Question posted by asteroidray on January 10th, 2014

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does the gigabyte ga-g31m-es2l motherboard support a blu-ray writer

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Answer #1: Posted by TexasDeviL on January 10th, 2014 11:28 PM

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The integrated Intel HD Graphics will only support blueray with vista and Windows 7.

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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 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

... (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 - 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...

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

...Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ...supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Š iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Š Integrated in 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. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard...

Manual - Page 14

...functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. 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 EasyTune (Note 2) Š Support for Xpress Install Š Support for Xpress Recovery2 Š Support for Virtual DualBIOS Š Norton...

Manual - Page 15

... the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage ... Marking on the CPU - 15 - Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom-...

Manual - Page 16

....) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. B. Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold...

Manual - Page 18

...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 power... GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - It is installed. 2. If 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 ...

Manual - Page 20

... the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps ...with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all ...

Manual - Page 21

...is occurring • When removing the cable connected to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit ...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-S2L. - 21 -

Manual - Page 22

... the instructions on setting up to 100 Mbps data rate. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-S2C. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - Only for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel...

Manual - Page 24

...GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the ...• To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all...

Manual - Page 25

... (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with fan speed...

Manual - Page 26

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

... is in different patterns to the power switch on when the system is detected at system startup. The LED is on the chassis front panel. 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

... result in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to an audio device that supports digital audio in. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional...

Manual - Page 32

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Manual - Page 34

... 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. The system will still be used for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31... the POST. Intel G31 BIOS for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from...

Manual - Page 36

... becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. You can use this task.) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - „ The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to restrict...