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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 - The box contents are for reference only. 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.
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 - The box contents are for reference only. 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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...to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-G31-S3G Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis...x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with the ...
...to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-G31-S3G Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis...x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with the ...
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...order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel G31 BIOS 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 XpressRecovery2 during...Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To show the BIOS POST screen. 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 setting as...
...order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel G31 BIOS 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 XpressRecovery2 during...Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To show the BIOS POST screen. 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 setting as...
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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-G31-S3G Motherboard - 56 -
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-G31-S3G Motherboard - 56 -
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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. GA-G31-S3G Motherboard - 58 - 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-G31-S3G Motherboard - 58 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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...actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive data. When you wish to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; C. GA-G31-S3G Motherboard - 60 - Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive, make sure to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press ... first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your desktop and select Manage. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive. Using the Backup Function in...
...actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive data. When you wish to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; C. GA-G31-S3G Motherboard - 60 - Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive, make sure to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press ... first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your desktop and select Manage. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive. Using the Backup Function in...