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...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 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® G31 Express Chipset...supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C...
...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 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® G31 Express Chipset...supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C...
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... x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector ...61559; 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...
... x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector ...61559; 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...
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...61559; 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 Energy Saver (Note 5) Support for Time Repair Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-...standard via front panel 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 -
...61559; 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 Energy Saver (Note 5) Support for Time Repair Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-...standard via front panel 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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...standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- If you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply ...CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE...
...standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- If you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply ...CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE...
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... speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan header. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect a floppy... disk drive. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is used to connect it is typically designated by a stripe ...
... speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan header. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect a floppy... disk drive. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is used to connect it is typically designated by a stripe ...
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... you enter BIOS Setup. HDD S.M.A.R.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Setup System ... entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read...
... you enter BIOS Setup. HDD S.M.A.R.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Setup System ... entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read...
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... operating systems and applications in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 38 - Limit CPUID Max. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum...
... operating systems and applications in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 38 - Limit CPUID Max. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum...
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... results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in red, it is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Enabled will...
... results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in red, it is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Enabled will...
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...or other unexpected results may occur. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on a specific slot to see its... interface that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to default values. The Graphics tab allows you to...
...or other unexpected results may occur. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on a specific slot to see its... interface that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to default values. The Graphics tab allows you to...
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... Easy Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Total Mode In Total Mode, users are set period of power saved...changes or completely close the application. (Note 1) Due to the hardware limitation, you want to enable support for the latest utility version) C. B. Total Mode - Re-enter the application only if you must .../ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and PU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program ...
... Easy Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Total Mode In Total Mode, users are set period of power saved...changes or completely close the application. (Note 1) Due to the hardware limitation, you want to enable support for the latest utility version) C. B. Total Mode - Re-enter the application only if you must .../ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and PU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program ...
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... Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. The problem is verified and solved... BIOS Setup. Yes Check if there is working properly. Check if the keyboard is display on , is verified and solved. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices.
... Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. The problem is verified and solved... BIOS Setup. Yes Check if there is working properly. Check if the keyboard is display on , is verified and solved. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices.