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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. 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 -
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... 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. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for... as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of memory is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 -
... 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. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for... as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of memory is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 -
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... supports the expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card...inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the metal contacts...
... supports the expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card...inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the metal contacts...
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...jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Refer to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and... the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Connection LED Activity LED Connection...
...jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Refer to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and... the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Connection LED Activity LED Connection...
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2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 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... the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C 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. : Q-Flash...
2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 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... the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C 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. : Q-Flash...
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 - 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-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 - 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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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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... your desktop and select Manage. Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive, make sure to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Please note that if there is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on...
... your desktop and select Manage. Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive, make sure to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Please note that if there is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on...
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Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - 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. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel...
Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - 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. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel...