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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 assist in any means without prior notice...
... 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 assist in any means without prior notice...
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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...Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 40 2-6 Power Management Setup 43 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 45 2-8 PC Health ...
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...Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 40 2-6 Power Management Setup 43 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 45 2-8 PC Health ...
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... 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 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...64 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 65 4-5 Q-Share ...67 4-6 Time Repair ...68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio...
... 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 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...64 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 65 4-5 Q-Share ...67 4-6 Time Repair ...68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio...
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...® ICH7 CODEC Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. - 8 - Only for GA-G31M-ES2L.
...® ICH7 CODEC Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. - 8 - Only for GA-G31M-ES2L.
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...; CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 2 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
...; CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 2 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune ...motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of HD Audio standard...
Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune ...motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of HD Audio standard...
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After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, ... two channels and each channel has one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off...
After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, ... two channels and each channel has one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off...
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... an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in ...it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the ...
... an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in ...it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the ...
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... accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off . Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off (S5). System Status...
... accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off . Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off (S5). System Status...
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...header according to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to this header, make... of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - The S0 On LED is operating. You may differ by issuing a beep code. Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/...
...header according to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to this header, make... of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - The S0 On LED is operating. You may differ by issuing a beep code. Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/...
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...to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ...8226; Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition...
...to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ...8226; Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition...
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... the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in system's failure to Chapter...
... the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in system's failure to Chapter...
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...boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - 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 enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility...
...boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - 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 enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility...
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...the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options.... among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-ES2L A02) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations...
...the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options.... among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-ES2L A02) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations...
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... and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to...
... and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to...
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...access mode is set the date. Allows you to autodetect the parameters of the two methods below : • Auto • None • Manual Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the time. Access Mode Sets the hard drive... or down arrow key to set to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features ...
...access mode is set the date. Allows you to autodetect the parameters of the two methods below : • Auto • None • Manual Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the time. Access Mode Sets the hard drive... or down arrow key to set to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features ...
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...are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for all other errors. Head Number of extended memory. Landing Zone Landing zone. ... stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will be reserved for all other errors. Typically, 640 KB will stop . GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Extended Memory The amount of heads. Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of ...
...are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for all other errors. Head Number of extended memory. Landing Zone Landing zone. ... stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will be reserved for all other errors. Typically, 640 KB will stop . GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Extended Memory The amount of heads. Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of ...
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... [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [8MB+1~2MB for entering the BIOS Setup program. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled. HDD S.M.A.R.T. For more information ...or down on the list. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required for booting the system and for GTT] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: ...
... [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [8MB+1~2MB for entering the BIOS Setup program. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled. HDD S.M.A.R.T. For more information ...or down on the list. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required for booting the system and for GTT] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: ...
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... a PCI Express card is the total amount of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA. BIOS Setup Options are: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for GTT. - 39 -
... a PCI Express card is the total amount of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA. BIOS Setup Options are: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for GTT. - 39 -
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Auto Lets BIOS set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. If your onboard SATA controller is set to operate in PATA mode. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to Ch. 1 ... IDE channels to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to operate in PATA mode and disables the integrated IDE controller. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA...
Auto Lets BIOS set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. If your onboard SATA controller is set to operate in PATA mode. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to Ch. 1 ... IDE channels to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to operate in PATA mode and disables the integrated IDE controller. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA...