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GA-EG31M-S2 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2001 12ME-EG31MS2-2001R
GA-EG31M-S2 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2001 12ME-EG31MS2-2001R
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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...-02R) 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...
...-02R) 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...
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GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED COMA LPT VGA IDE FDD ATX USB GA-EG31M-S2 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® G31 F_AUDIO RTL8111C IT8718 CODEC PCIEX1 PCIEX16 B_BIOS BAT M_BIOS CLR_CMOS PCI1 PCI2 SPDIF_O COMB CI F_USB1F_USB2 SYS_FAN Intel® ICH7 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 CD_IN HDA_SUR SATA2_2 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED COMA LPT VGA IDE FDD ATX USB GA-EG31M-S2 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® G31 F_AUDIO RTL8111C IT8718 CODEC PCIEX1 PCIEX16 B_BIOS BAT M_BIOS CLR_CMOS PCI1 PCI2 SPDIF_O COMB CI F_USB1F_USB2 SYS_FAN Intel® ICH7 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 CD_IN HDA_SUR SATA2_2 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
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...Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus ...(Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Audio Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio ...panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
...Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus ...(Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Audio Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio ...panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
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... 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 12 - It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and ... of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest...
... 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 12 - It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and ... of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest...
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... power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the surface of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the motherboard. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step...
... power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the surface of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the motherboard. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step...
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... memory module on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 16 - Follow the steps below to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on...
... memory module on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 16 - Follow the steps below to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on...
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... rate. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS...
... rate. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS...
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... 13) SPDIF_O 14) HDA_SUR 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) COMB 17) CI 18) CLR_CMOS 19) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 20 -
... 13) SPDIF_O 14) HDA_SUR 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) COMB 17) CI 18) CLR_CMOS 19) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 20 -
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... the fan headers to connect it is the ground wire). The pin 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of different color. 34 33 GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard 2 1 - 22 - 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan headers. Before connecting a floppy disk drive...
... the fan headers to connect it is the ground wire). The pin 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of different color. 34 33 GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard 2 1 - 22 - 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan headers. Before connecting a floppy disk drive...
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... before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for one . GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 24 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4...
... before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for one . GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 24 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4...
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... to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to this header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Definition...
... to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to this header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Definition...
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... optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB...
... optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB...
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The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 30 - 19) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs.
The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 30 - 19) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs.
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... will still be used for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 32 - EG31M-S2 ED1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/17/2008-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0BC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the...
... will still be used for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 32 - EG31M-S2 ED1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/17/2008-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0BC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the...
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... defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. You can also carry out this task.) GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing...
... defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. You can also carry out this task.) GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing...
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.... If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 36 -
.... If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 36 -
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... size is installed. MS-DOS, for the computer, reducing exposure to Always Enable. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 38 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to run multiple operating systems and applications in...
... size is installed. MS-DOS, for the computer, reducing exposure to Always Enable. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 38 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to run multiple operating systems and applications in...