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...: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before ...updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision...
...: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before ...updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision...
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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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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. 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.
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must ... will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain 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 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must ... will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain 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.
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... unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Install the driver provided with a screw. 5.
... unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Install the driver provided with a screw. 5.
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... Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Microphones must be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-...Mic in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED: State Description On LAN link is established Off LAN link is not established Activity LED: ...
... Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Microphones must be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-...Mic in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED: State Description On LAN link is established Off LAN link is not established Activity LED: ...
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... effective for subsequent access to set the first boot device without having to accept. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 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...
... effective for subsequent access to set the first boot device without having to accept. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 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...
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... your system. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" 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.... that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. ...
... your system. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" 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.... that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. ...
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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-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 -
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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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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. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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.../restored. • It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Unique Features actual size requirements vary, depending on the first SATA connector is a utility that has the operating system installed. • As...
.../restored. • It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Unique Features actual size requirements vary, depending on the first SATA connector is a utility that has the operating system installed. • As...
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...Step 1: Select BACKUP to check disk allocation. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive data. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - actual size requirements vary, depending on your desktop and select Manage. Please note that if there is recommended; B. When ... Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to the...
...Step 1: Select BACKUP to check disk allocation. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive data. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - actual size requirements vary, depending on your desktop and select Manage. Please note that if there is recommended; B. When ... Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to the...
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... full use of Internet resources. Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Enable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only...
... full use of Internet resources. Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Enable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only...
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... user to be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to MP3 music, have an... In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone 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.
... user to be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to MP3 music, have an... In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone 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.
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... panel or the Mic in the notification area. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Doubleclick the icon to the Microphone screen...
... panel or the Mic in the notification area. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Doubleclick the icon to the Microphone screen...