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... by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part...copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order 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. Example:
... by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part...copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order 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. Example:
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The box contents are for reference only. 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 - 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.
The box contents are for reference only. 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 - 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.
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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 need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. ...; Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm (Note 1) Based on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-...
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 need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. ...; Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm (Note 1) Based on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-...
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... out from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you ... 4. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the slot and does not rock...
... out from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you ... 4. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the slot and does not rock...
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... Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect... or 2-channel speaker. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this jack. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 -
... Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect... or 2-channel speaker. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this jack. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 -
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... or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during ...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 accept. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star ...
... or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during ...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 accept. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star ...
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... other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows...
... other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows...
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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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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 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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Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file....first time. Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Please note that if there is recommended; actual size requirements vary,...
Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file....first time. Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Please note that if there is recommended; actual size requirements vary,...
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... available only when data sharing is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. 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. Find the...
... available only when data sharing is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. 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. Find the...
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... audio module), refer 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 appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals ...the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. 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. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to ...
... audio module), refer 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 appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals ...the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. 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. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to ...
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... mute the recording volume, or 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 the front panel. If you want to change the current sound input...for microphone functionality. Doubleclick the icon to the Microphone screen. Note: The microphone functions on Microphone and select Set Default Device. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to record the sound. It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle level...
... mute the recording volume, or 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 the front panel. If you want to change the current sound input...for microphone functionality. Doubleclick the icon to the Microphone screen. Note: The microphone functions on Microphone and select Set Default Device. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to record the sound. It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle level...