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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 CPU ...
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 CPU ...
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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. The box contents are for reference only.
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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 - Only for GA-G31M-ES2L.
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Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 ... sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system 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 High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note...
Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 ... sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system 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 High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note...
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... Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support 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. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you need connect with the port of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the...
... Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support 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. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you need connect with the port of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the...
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... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 - Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into its ... (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Follow the steps below to the CPU. B.
... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 14 - Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into its ... (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Follow the steps below to the CPU. B.
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...before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory...begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot 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 ...
...before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory...begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot 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 ...
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... supports your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push... and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 -
... supports your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push... and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 -
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED: State Description On LAN link is established Off LAN link is not established Activity LED: State Description Blinking ... LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Refer to this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED: State Description On LAN link is established Off LAN link is not established Activity LED: State Description Blinking ... LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Refer to this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard...
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...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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. The power connector possesses ...mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 ...
...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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. The power connector possesses ...mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 ...
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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 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, ...
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 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, ...
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... to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header...
... to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header...
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.... For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do...
.... For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do...
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... for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key...
... for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key...
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... enter the profile name (to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict...
... enter the profile name (to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict...
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... error. If you to the information on the system. Landing Zone Landing zone. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the...
... error. If you to the information on the system. Landing Zone Landing zone. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the...
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... to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 38 - Limit CPUID Max. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. set this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing...
... to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 38 - Limit CPUID Max. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. set this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing...
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... integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to operate in SATA mode. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to operate in PATA mode and disables the integrated IDE controller. Auto Lets BIOS set SATA devices to Ch...
... integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to operate in SATA mode. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to operate in PATA mode and disables the integrated IDE controller. Auto Lets BIOS set SATA devices to Ch...
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...Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m GA-G31M-ES2C-- Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. it will appear in a few seconds: Start detecting at a normal speed...on a specified pair of 10/100/1000Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Start detecting at Port..... Note: The Gigabit hub will appear: GA-G31M-ES2L-- GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 42 - If no cable problem is NOT connected to any device (only with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) ...
...Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m / Length = 20m GA-G31M-ES2C-- Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. it will appear in a few seconds: Start detecting at a normal speed...on a specified pair of 10/100/1000Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Start detecting at Port..... Note: The Gigabit hub will appear: GA-G31M-ES2L-- GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 42 - If no cable problem is NOT connected to any device (only with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) ...