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...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is designated by any means without prior ..., carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Changes to use of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to their respective owners. by...
...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is designated by any means without prior ..., carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Changes to use of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to their respective owners. by...
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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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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 to ...
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 to ...
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... to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 17 - Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16...
... to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 17 - Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16...
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... jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to install a 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.
... jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to install a 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.
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...the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 32 - In Boot Menu, use the 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 accept. EG31M-S2 ED1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : ...
...the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 32 - In Boot Menu, use the 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 accept. EG31M-S2 ED1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : ...
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... execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following ...system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart...
... execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following ...system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart...
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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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
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 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to back up data on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 57 - When hard drives are installed. • The amount...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to back up data on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 57 - When hard drives are installed. • The amount...
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...the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to search the first physical hard drive as the target ...in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to start backing up your hard drive. Figure 12 GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Select BACKUP to store the backup image file. - 60 - Boot from...
...the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to search the first physical hard drive as the target ...in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to start backing up your hard drive. Figure 12 GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Select BACKUP to store the backup image file. - 60 - Boot from...
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... back panel with a screw. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to install an additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the 7.1-channel audio function through the audio driver. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Step 1: Connect the connector at the end of this cable is required if you need...
... back panel with a screw. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to install an additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the 7.1-channel audio function through the audio driver. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Step 1: Connect the connector at the end of this cable is required if you need...
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... connect your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your microphone to be simultaneously processed. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Audio Jacks on For ... functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. B. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 70 - Audio Jacks: The 5.1/7.1 surround cable adds additional three audio jacks to access the Audio Control ...
... connect your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your microphone to be simultaneously processed. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Audio Jacks on For ... functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. B. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 70 - Audio Jacks: The 5.1/7.1 surround cable adds additional three audio jacks to access the Audio Control ...
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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. Then configure the jack for microphone .... Note: The microphone functions on the back panel or the Mic in your system tray. Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 74 - Double-click the icon to the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same...
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. Then configure the jack for microphone .... Note: The microphone functions on the back panel or the Mic in your system tray. Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 74 - Double-click the icon to the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same...