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... exclu- Example: The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without... prior notice. All rights reserved. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this manual is protected...
... exclu- Example: The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without... prior notice. All rights reserved. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this manual is protected...
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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 CPU Cooler 14 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 15 1-4 Installing the Memory ...
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 CPU Cooler 14 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 15 1-4 Installing the Memory ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/... GB of system memory(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 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2) ...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 -
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/... GB of system memory(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 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2) ...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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...If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 12 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before ... inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA...
...If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 12 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before ... inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA...
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A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are ... Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules...
A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are ... Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules...
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D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use the parallel ... port. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 18 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port...
D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use the parallel ... port. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 18 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port...
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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 - 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 16) COMB (Serial Port Header) The COMB header can provide... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... 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 - 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 16) COMB (Serial Port Header) The COMB header can provide... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... Sets the system date. For example, 1 p.m. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. The date format is 13:0:0. Time Sets the system time. Options are : Auto (default), CHS...
... Sets the system date. For example, 1 p.m. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. The date format is 13:0:0. Time Sets the system time. Options are : Auto (default), CHS...
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... the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . 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. Cylinder Number of sectors. Halt On Allows you to the information on...
... the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . 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. Cylinder Number of sectors. Halt On Allows you to the information on...
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...) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to clear the password settings. Disabled Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power ...system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of the AC power. (Note) Supported on a specific day in a month. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to Password. Note: When using this item. AC Back Function Determines the state of the...
...) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to clear the password settings. Disabled Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power ...system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of the AC power. (Note) Supported on a specific day in a month. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to Password. Note: When using this item. AC Back Function Determines the state of the...
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... voltages as required. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 48 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be set memory voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to the memory. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: Increasing memory...
... voltages as required. GA-EG31M-S2 Motherboard - 48 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be set memory voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to the memory. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: Increasing memory...
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... you set the volume at its middle level. (Note) If you cannot find the volume control options you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to Options and click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Appendix...
... you set the volume at its middle level. (Note) If you cannot find the volume control options you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to Options and click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Appendix...