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...respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the ... mentioned in this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published...
...respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the ... mentioned in this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published...
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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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Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP31-DS3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP31-DS3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
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... the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that came with your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard...
... the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that came with your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard...
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...Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP31-DS3L E5 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/21/2008-P31-ICH7-6A99OG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: :...Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. GA-EP31-DS3L 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....
...Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP31-DS3L E5 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/21/2008-P31-ICH7-6A99OG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: :...Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. GA-EP31-DS3L 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....
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...-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the drivers 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.... your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as...
...-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the drivers 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.... your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as...
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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. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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 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 -
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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-EP31-DS3L 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-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 56 -
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...; It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it . Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the...
...; It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it . Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the...
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...then begin the backup process (Figure 11). When you wish to store the backup image file. - 60 - Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press...following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 8 2. B. When finished, go to Disk Management to startup XpressRecovery2.....
...then begin the backup process (Figure 11). When you wish to store the backup image file. - 60 - Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press...following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 8 2. B. When finished, go to Disk Management to startup XpressRecovery2.....
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...audio module), refer to 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. The picture to access the Audio Control Panel. Configuring Speakers: (The .... (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that Center...
...audio module), refer to 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. The picture to access the Audio Control Panel. Configuring Speakers: (The .... (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that Center...
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... panel cannot be used at the same time. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. 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. - 73 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to...
... panel cannot be used at the same time. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. 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. - 73 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to...