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...174; 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 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Chipset North Bridge: Intel®... 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front 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 -
...174; 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 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Chipset North Bridge: Intel®... 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front 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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... 4 GB. (Note 2) A 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) needs to be installed if you wish to enable 7.1-channel audio output. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you must...
... 4 GB. (Note 2) A 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) needs to be installed if you wish to enable 7.1-channel audio output. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you must...
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...the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 12 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket... power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
...the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 12 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket... power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 34 33 GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard 2 1 - 22 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is recommended that a ...No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Speed Control Sense +5V • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable.
Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 34 33 GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard 2 1 - 22 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is recommended that a ...No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Speed Control Sense +5V • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable.
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...this item to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or...move it up or down on the list. After configuring this item to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [...
...this item to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or...move it up or down on the list. After configuring this item to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [...
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... wish to set up a dual view configuration, set this memory for the onboard graphics controller. If you install a CPU that supports this feature. MS-DOS, for example, will allow a platform to Always Enable. This function may enhance protection for GTT...supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard VGA function. GA-EG31M-S2...
... wish to set up a dual view configuration, set this memory for the onboard graphics controller. If you install a CPU that supports this feature. MS-DOS, for example, will allow a platform to Always Enable. This function may enhance protection for GTT...supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard VGA function. GA-EG31M-S2...
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... the system will allow for advanced users only and we recommend you set the R.G.B. The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item...
... the system will allow for advanced users only and we recommend you set the R.G.B. The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item...
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... control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5 Pro, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. Before you do the overclock...GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 66 - PC HEALTH 5. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to CPU...
... control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5 Pro, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. Before you do the overclock...GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 66 - PC HEALTH 5. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to CPU...
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Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to enable support for the latest utility version) C. system performance may be affected. (Note 3) 1: Normal Power Saving (default); 2: Advanced Power Saving; 3: Extreme... Energy Saver. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 68 - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 3 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 4 CPU Throttling Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 CPU Voltage Display 7...
Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to enable support for the latest utility version) C. system performance may be affected. (Note 3) 1: Normal Power Saving (default); 2: Advanced Power Saving; 3: Extreme... Energy Saver. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 68 - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 3 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 4 CPU Throttling Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 CPU Voltage Display 7...
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... the computer. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your monitor. Appendix The problem is verified and solved. END If the procedure above is working properly. Our customer..., contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). The problem is the...
... the computer. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your monitor. Appendix The problem is verified and solved. END If the procedure above is working properly. Our customer..., contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). The problem is the...