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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS ...; Support for Time Repair Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm (Note 1) Based on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS ...; Support for Time Repair Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm (Note 1) Based on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may...
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...the settings may result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to quickly and easily...Output System) records hardware parameters of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the ...
...the settings may result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to quickly and easily...Output System) records hardware parameters of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the ...
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...please visit Intel's website. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; With virtualization, one CPU core. Limit CPUID Max. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology... power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 38 - This function may enhance protection for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. CPU Multi-Threading (...
...please visit Intel's website. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; With virtualization, one CPU core. Limit CPUID Max. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology... power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 38 - This function may enhance protection for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. CPU Multi-Threading (...
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...short might occur at a speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the motherboard), the following message will appear: GA-G31M-ES2L-- Start detecting at Port..... Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3... Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m GA-G31M-ES2C-- When a Cable Problem Occurs... Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP...
...short might occur at a speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the motherboard), the following message will appear: GA-G31M-ES2L-- Start detecting at Port..... Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3... Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m GA-G31M-ES2C-- When a Cable Problem Occurs... Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP...
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... hold the power button for less than in the S1 state. Soft-Off by Ring Allows the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - S1(POS) Enables the system to be turned off the system. Instant-Off Press the power button and...
... hold the power button for less than in the S1 state. Soft-Off by Ring Allows the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - S1(POS) Enables the system to be turned off the system. Instant-Off Press the power button and...
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... to select the HPET mode for your Windows® Vista® operating system. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at least 1A on the system, enter the password and press . GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - HPET Support (Note... KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up to 5 characters and then press to turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC ErP Support power...
... to select the HPET mode for your Windows® Vista® operating system. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at least 1A on the system, enter the password and press . GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - HPET Support (Note... KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up to 5 characters and then press to turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC ErP Support power...
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... 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. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your optical drive...
... 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. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your optical drive...
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...data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are installed. • The amount of data and... at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; A. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up...
...data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are installed. • The amount of data and... at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; A. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up...
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... Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to ...in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60 - Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two ...
... Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to ...in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60 - Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two ...
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In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent...2. Unique Features Before You Begin: 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update... model. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on - Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Failure to save the BIOS update...
In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent...2. Unique Features Before You Begin: 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update... model. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on - Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Failure to save the BIOS update...
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4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. After making ... clock settings and voltages. • Easy Mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced Mode allows you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that allows users...
4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. After making ... clock settings and voltages. • Easy Mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced Mode allows you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that allows users...
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...edit the contents of available space. • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. Preference Screen: Button ON OFF SCHEDULE CAPACITY TRIGGER ? GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 68 - 4-6 Time Repair Based on the right or at the bottom of the screen to view the system data backed up at ... on PATA and SATA hard drives. Shadow copies are read-only so you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to restore the entire system. Function...
...edit the contents of available space. • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. Preference Screen: Button ON OFF SCHEDULE CAPACITY TRIGGER ? GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 68 - 4-6 Time Repair Based on the right or at the bottom of the screen to view the system data backed up at ... on PATA and SATA hard drives. Shadow copies are read-only so you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to restore the entire system. Function...
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... - High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allows the user 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. Doubleclick the icon to...
... - High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allows the user 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. Doubleclick the icon to...