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GA-G31M-ES2L/ GA-G31M-ES2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2301 12ME-G31MES2L-2301R
GA-G31M-ES2L/ GA-G31M-ES2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2301 12ME-G31MES2L-2301R
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Motherboard GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C May 20, 2010 Motherboard GA-G31M-ES2L/ GA-G31M-ES2C May 20, 2010
Motherboard GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C May 20, 2010 Motherboard GA-G31M-ES2L/ GA-G31M-ES2C May 20, 2010
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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 ...
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 ...
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The box contents are for reference only. 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. 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 -
The box contents are for reference only. 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. 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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Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO AR8131 AR8132 PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® G31 BAT B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS CI SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. - 7 -
Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO AR8131 AR8132 PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® G31 BAT B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS CI SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. - 7 -
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Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RJ45 AR8131 AR8132 PCI Express Bus .../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. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RJ45 AR8131 AR8132 PCI Express Bus .../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 -
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.../ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 ...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 ...the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-G31M-ES2L.
.../ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 ...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 ...the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-G31M-ES2L.
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must ...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must ...
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CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 - B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate. (To protect the ...
CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 - B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate. (To protect the ...
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...foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be used . When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed,...
...foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be used . When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed,...
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... Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card in the slot. 3. Turn on the card...
... Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card in the slot. 3. Turn on the card...
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... for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. The parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - Serial Port Use the serial port to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
... for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. The parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - Serial Port Use the serial port to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
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... Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. 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 LED: State Description On LAN link is established Off LAN link is not established Activity LED: State Description... via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C.
... Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. 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 LED: State Description On LAN link is established Off LAN link is not established Activity LED: State Description... via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C.
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... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 22 - If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can withstand high power...
... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 22 - If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can withstand high power...
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... with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII0 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 SATAII1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 24 -
... with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII0 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 SATAII1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 24 -
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... LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the...
... LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the...
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... outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers...
... outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers...
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.... After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: :... one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress ...
.... After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: :... one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress ...
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... Show descriptions of the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to move 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 ...
... Show descriptions of the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to move 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 ...