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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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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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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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.../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.
.../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.
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...Duo processor/ 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 MHz FSB...memory (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 codec ..., 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. Only for GA-G31M-ES2L.
...Duo processor/ 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 MHz FSB...memory (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 codec ..., 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. Only for GA-G31M-ES2L.
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.../ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model...
.../ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model...
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... CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 - B.
... CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 - B.
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...one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory ...mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 ...
...one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory ...mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 ...
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... it is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on your expansion card(s). 7. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came...
... it is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on your expansion card(s). 7. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came...
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... be used to this audio jack for line in jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in jack. Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED: State Description On LAN link is...
... be used to this audio jack for line in jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in jack. Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED: State Description On LAN link is...
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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 a power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required 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 a power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required 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 - Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the...
... 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 - Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the...
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... according to the pin assignments below. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - HDHD+ Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED): System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator...
... according to the pin assignments below. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - HDHD+ Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED): System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator...
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..., please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. 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 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out...
..., please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. 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 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out...
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... > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to accept. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to ... device configured in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press ...
... > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to accept. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to ... device configured in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press ...
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.... A user password only allows you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - You can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in effect. First enter the profile name...
.... A user password only allows you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - You can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in effect. First enter the profile name...
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... stop for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Drive A Allows you to...
... stop for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Drive A Allows you to...