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... 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. Check your motherboard looks like ...this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE ...
... 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. Check your motherboard looks like ...this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE ...
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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 60 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 60 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) 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-G31M-ES2L or GA-G31M-ES2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 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 Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 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-G31M-ES2L or GA-G31M-ES2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 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.
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... amount of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for...
... amount of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for...
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After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure ... the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight...
After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure ... the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight...
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... at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Microphones must be used to 100 Mbps data rate. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED: State Description On LAN link is established Off LAN link is not established ... describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs....
... at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Microphones must be used to 100 Mbps data rate. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED: State Description On LAN link is established Off LAN link is not established ... describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs....
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G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to ... drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The...
G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to ... drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The...
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... will restart your system. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Drivers Installation You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your system automatically during the...
... will restart your system. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Drivers Installation You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your system automatically during the...
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C 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-G31M-ES2L/ES2C 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.
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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. - 55 -
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. - 55 -
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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-G31M-ES2L/ES2C 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-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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... Recovery2 can back up data on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. A. When hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system data and...
... Recovery2 can back up data on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. A. When hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system data and...
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... the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - When you wish to...
... the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - When you wish to...
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... the computers with computers on this icon to launch the Q-Share tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you...
... the computers with computers on this icon to launch the Q-Share tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you...
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... using an HD front panel audio module), refer 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 appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. HD... on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel audio. all at the same time. Appendix Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver.
... using an HD front panel audio module), refer 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 appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. HD... on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel audio. all at the same time. Appendix Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver.
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... on Microphone and select Set Default Device. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 2: Connect your microphone to record the sound. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to the Mic in jack (pink...the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll...
... on Microphone and select Set Default Device. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 2: Connect your microphone to record the sound. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to the Mic in jack (pink...the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll...