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... by copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. 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:... be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. Changes 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 ...
... by copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. 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:... be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. Changes 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 ...
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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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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 .../200 MHz) Intel® 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. 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 .../200 MHz) Intel® 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 -
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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 (Note 4) Support for Easy ... may differ by 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 -
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 (Note 4) Support for Easy ... may differ by 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 -
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...install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before ...installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
...install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before ...installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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... card. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card... a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to...
... card. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card... a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to...
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... orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery (the positive side should face up). •...
... orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery (the positive side should face up). •...
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...PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch 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 the hard drive activity LED... front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. The LED keeps...
...PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch 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 the hard drive activity LED... front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. The LED keeps...
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... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on... your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard...
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on... your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard...
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... settings (unless you need to) to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup 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 recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration...
... settings (unless you need to) to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup 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 recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration...
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..., then press to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. 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...
..., then press to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. 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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...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 PnP/PCI Configurations ...Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of function keys available for...
...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 PnP/PCI Configurations ...Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of function keys available for...
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... from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS...
... from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS...
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... 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one 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 date. Time Sets the system time.... Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the time. 2-3 Standard...
... 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one 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 date. Time Sets the system time.... Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the time. 2-3 Standard...
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.... Landing Zone Landing zone. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory... display your system. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to the information on the system. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.
.... Landing Zone Landing zone. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory... display your system. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to the information on the system. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [8MB+1~2MB for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to exit this item, set the password(s) under the... Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Press to report read/write errors of loading the operating system from the available devices. Password Check Specifies whether...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [8MB+1~2MB for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to exit this item, set the password(s) under the... Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Press to report read/write errors of loading the operating system from the available devices. Password Check Specifies whether...
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... card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. BIOS Setup
... card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. BIOS Setup
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... IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. PATA IDE Set to This item is configurable only if the On-Chip SATA Mode... 0 Master/Slave. If your onboard SATA controller is set to Combined. Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to operate in SATA mode. Auto Lets BIOS set SATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse...
... IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. PATA IDE Set to This item is configurable only if the On-Chip SATA Mode... 0 Master/Slave. If your onboard SATA controller is set to Combined. Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to operate in SATA mode. Auto Lets BIOS set SATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse...