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..., translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example..., "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to their...
..., translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example..., "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to their...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact ...57 3-5 System ...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 ...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact ...57 3-5 System ...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-G31-S3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive 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.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-G31-S3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive 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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... before you begin to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your computer. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal...; Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G31-S3G Motherboard - 18 -
... before you begin to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your computer. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal...; Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G31-S3G Motherboard - 18 -
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...the POST. A. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel G31 BIOS for one time only. GA-G31-S3G 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 ...restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for G31-S3G F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/03/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to accept. The POST ...
...the POST. A. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel G31 BIOS for one time only. GA-G31-S3G 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 ...restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for G31-S3G F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/03/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to accept. The POST ...
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...Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) After...drive. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Drivers Installation You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. After installing the SP1 (or...
...Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) After...drive. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Drivers Installation You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. After installing the SP1 (or...
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GA-G31-S3G Motherboard - 56 - 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-G31-S3G Motherboard - 56 - 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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3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - 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. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-G31-S3G Motherboard - 58 -
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-G31-S3G Motherboard - 58 -
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... the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up a hard drive than to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of it . Installing Windows Vista and...
... the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up a hard drive than to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of it . Installing Windows Vista and...
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... if there is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. After you wish to start backing up your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more... to Disk Management to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. GA-G31-S3G Motherboard - 60 - Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data.
... if there is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. After you wish to start backing up your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more... to Disk Management to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. GA-G31-S3G Motherboard - 60 - Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data.
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... Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to -analog...
... Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to -analog...