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...specifications and features in the use of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE..., or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ...
...specifications and features in the use of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE..., or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor... supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC883/888B codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor... supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC883/888B codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel...
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...• Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom-... mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing ...
...• Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom-... mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing ...
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...: Channel 0: DDRII1 Channel 1: DDRII2 DDRII1 DDRII2 Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before you begin to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...specifications and capacity of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C...
...: Channel 0: DDRII1 Channel 1: DDRII2 DDRII1 DDRII2 Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before you begin to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...specifications and capacity of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C...
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... an electrical short inside the cable connector. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only for USB devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Use this port. Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use... and then remove it from the connector. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to 1 Gbps data rate.
... an electrical short inside the cable connector. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only for USB devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Use this port. Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use... and then remove it from the connector. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to 1 Gbps data rate.
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header.... (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. 13) SPDIF_O (S/...
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header.... (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. 13) SPDIF_O (S/...
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For example, 1 p.m. is set to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 13:0:0. Allows you to CHS. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Select ...
For example, 1 p.m. is set to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 13:0:0. Allows you to CHS. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Select ...
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...Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Drive A Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. All, But Keyboard...mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for all other errors. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Total Memory The total amount of cylinders. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. ...
...Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Drive A Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. All, But Keyboard...mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for all other errors. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Total Memory The total amount of cylinders. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. ...
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... returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on the 5VSB lead. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will become unavailable: PME event wake.../2 keyboard wake-up event. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a specific time on each day or on Windows® Vista® operating system only. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard...
... returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on the 5VSB lead. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will become unavailable: PME event wake.../2 keyboard wake-up event. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a specific time on each day or on Windows® Vista® operating system only. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard...
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...333 MHz. The adjustable range is enabled. Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Options are dependent on CPU FSB. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is from 100 MHz to be set ...Multiplier settings. Manual allows all voltage control items below to 700 MHz. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Standard Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate at its good performance level...
...333 MHz. The adjustable range is enabled. Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Options are dependent on CPU FSB. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is from 100 MHz to be set ...Multiplier settings. Manual allows all voltage control items below to 700 MHz. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Standard Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate at its good performance level...
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... model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you do overclock/overvoltage in damage to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your own sound file (.wav file). The Tuner... card. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to install additional software. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Smart tab allows you to load previous settings from the buzzer or...
... model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you do overclock/overvoltage in damage to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your own sound file (.wav file). The Tuner... card. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to install additional software. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Smart tab allows you to load previous settings from the buzzer or...