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...; 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... 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 -
...; 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... 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 -
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...conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.... • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the system in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is recommended that ...
...conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.... • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the system in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is recommended that ...
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...Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 38 - This feature only works for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with ...unique features, please visit Intel's website. Set this item to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; set this feature. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or ...
...Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 38 - This feature only works for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with ...unique features, please visit Intel's website. Set this item to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; set this feature. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or ...
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...-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m GA-G31M-ES2C-- Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... When a Cable Problem Occurs... Start detecting at... Length = 20m Length Displays the approximate length of 10/100Mbps in a few seconds: Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on Pair 1-2. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or ...
...-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m GA-G31M-ES2C-- Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... When a Cable Problem Occurs... Start detecting at... Length = 20m Length Displays the approximate length of 10/100Mbps in a few seconds: Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on Pair 1-2. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or ...
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... MS-DOS mode using the power button. Soft-Off by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Press and hold the power button for less than in the S1 state. PME Event Wake Up Allows...
... MS-DOS mode using the power button. Soft-Off by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Press and hold the power button for less than in the S1 state. PME Event Wake Up Allows...
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... wake up, power on by mouse, power on by Keyboard is turned on the system, enter the password and press . Determines whether to Password. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - Select 32-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on this item is set to let the... system is set to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC ErP Support power. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to accept. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown...
... wake up, power on by mouse, power on by Keyboard is turned on the system, enter the password and press . Determines whether to Password. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - Select 32-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on this item is set to let the... system is set to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC ErP Support power. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to accept. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown...
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...), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller 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. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation You can click the Install All button...
...), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller 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. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation You can click the Install All button...
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... takes longer to back up a hard drive than 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. When hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the ... size requirements vary, depending on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows® Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard...
... takes longer to back up a hard drive than 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. When hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the ... size requirements vary, depending on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows® Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard...
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4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. With Q-Flash you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. What is...G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60 - Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to -use FAT32/16/12 file system....
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. With Q-Flash you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. What is...G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60 - Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to -use FAT32/16/12 file system....
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... download the BIOS file that is unable to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent ... Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. C. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. B. screen instructions to complete. 3. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is...
... download the BIOS file that is unable to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent ... Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. C. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. B. screen instructions to complete. 3. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is...
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4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to install additional software. You can...from the buzzer or use interface that allows users to fine-tune their systemrelated information without the need to see its information. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your own sound file (.wav file). ...EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. Available functions in EasyTune 6 may result in Windows environment.
4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to install additional software. You can...from the buzzer or use interface that allows users to fine-tune their systemrelated information without the need to see its information. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your own sound file (.wav file). ...EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. Available functions in EasyTune 6 may result in Windows environment.
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...CAPACITY TRIGGER ? When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to quickly back up at different time. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 68 - 4-6 Time Repair Based on PATA and SATA hard drives. Function Automatically creates system restore points DO NOT automatically create system...to restore the file(s)/directory(ies) or click Restore to view the system data backed up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. You can accommodate 64 shadow copies. Time Repair supports NTFS file system and can restore system data on the ...
...CAPACITY TRIGGER ? When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to quickly back up at different time. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 68 - 4-6 Time Repair Based on PATA and SATA hard drives. Function Automatically creates system restore points DO NOT automatically create system...to restore the file(s)/directory(ies) or click Restore to view the system data backed up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. You can accommodate 64 shadow copies. Time Repair supports NTFS file system and can restore system data on the ...
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...) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel audio. The picture 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...
...) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel audio. The picture 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...