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... the following types of this manual are legally registered 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. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of documentations...
... the following types of this manual are legally registered 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. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of documentations...
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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 - The box contents are for reference only.
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... during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for...on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of HD Audio 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 supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions ...
... during system startup. (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for...on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of HD Audio 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 supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions ...
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... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read ... computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow...
... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read ... computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow...
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...following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED: State Description On LAN link is established Off LAN link is not established Activity...line in jack. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Refer to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
...following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED: State Description On LAN link is established Off LAN link is not established Activity...line in jack. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Refer to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
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...exit Boot Menu, press . GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - The system will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can ...access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. G31M-ES2L A02 . . ....
...exit Boot Menu, press . GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - The system will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can ...access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. G31M-ES2L A02 . . ....
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... "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown 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. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert...
... "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown 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. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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... unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. C. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to access... of the operating system. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive data. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 -
... unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. C. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to access... of the operating system. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive data. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 -
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...... Figure 1. 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 67 - Figure 2. About Q-Share ... Enable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to share your system tray and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Unique Features...
...... Figure 1. 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 67 - Figure 2. About Q-Share ... Enable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to share your system tray and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Unique Features...
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..., connect your microphone 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. A. Appendix If you want to mute the back panel audio (only...includes multiple high quality digital-to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page 71. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides...
..., connect your microphone 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. A. Appendix If you want to mute the back panel audio (only...includes multiple high quality digital-to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page 71. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides...
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...or the Mic in the notification area. It is recommended that you want to change the current sound input default device to record the sound. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be used at a middle level. If you set the volumes ...at the same time. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select...
...or the Mic in the notification area. It is recommended that you want to change the current sound input default device to record the sound. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be used at a middle level. If you set the volumes ...at the same time. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select...