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... of the motherboard is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or... LTD as the exclu- Disclaimer Information in the 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. Copyright © ...
... of the motherboard is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or... LTD as the exclu- Disclaimer Information in the 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. Copyright © ...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 ...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 ...
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...) 5.1/7.1 Surround cable (Part No. 12CF1-1AU004-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EG31M-S2 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...
...) 5.1/7.1 Surround cable (Part No. 12CF1-1AU004-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EG31M-S2 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...
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... Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Align the card with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with your operating system.
... Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Align the card with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with your operating system.
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Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Refer to install a 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1Channel Audio." - 19 - Line In Jack (Blue) ...
Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Refer to install a 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1Channel Audio." - 19 - Line In Jack (Blue) ...
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... arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to back 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 Press the key to access the Q-Flash... the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 32 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to accept. 2-1 Startup...
... arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to back 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 Press the key to access the Q-Flash... the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 32 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to accept. 2-1 Startup...
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...restart the system. (The system will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP...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....
...restart the system. (The system will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP...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....
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 56 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 56 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
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Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically ...Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Xpress Recovery2 will begin to start backing up your hard drive. Figure 12 GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Boot from CD/DVD: ...11 3. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 1. EG31M-S2 ED1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/17/2008-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0BC-00 Figure 9 ...
Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically ...Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Xpress Recovery2 will begin to start backing up your hard drive. Figure 12 GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Boot from CD/DVD: ...11 3. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 1. EG31M-S2 ED1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/17/2008-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0BC-00 Figure 9 ...
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... jacks on your motherboard. Use of the 5.1/7.1 surround cable to install an additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the 7.1-channel audio function through the audio driver. Appendix Step 2: Secure the bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to set up a multi-channel audio system and...
... jacks on your motherboard. Use of the 5.1/7.1 surround cable to install an additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the 7.1-channel audio function through the audio driver. Appendix Step 2: Secure the bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to set up a multi-channel audio system and...
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... has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 70 - Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Center/Subwoofer... connections simultaneously. The Line In picture to change the function for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters...
... has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 70 - Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Center/Subwoofer... connections simultaneously. The Line In picture to change the function for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters...
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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. Step 2: Connect your system tray. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 74 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your microphone to access...
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. Step 2: Connect your system tray. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 74 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your microphone to access...