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... the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...64 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 65 4-5 Q-Share ...67 4-6 Time Repair ...68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 69 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable (Optional 72 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 74 5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder 76 5-2 Troubleshooting 77 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions...
... the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...64 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 65 4-5 Q-Share ...67 4-6 Time Repair ...68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 69 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable (Optional 72 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 74 5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder 76 5-2 Troubleshooting 77 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions...
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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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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 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/...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 2) Support for S/PDIF Out ...
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 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/...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 2) Support for S/PDIF Out ...
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... 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 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header ...1 x serial port 1 x D-Sub port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU...
... 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 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header ...1 x serial port 1 x D-Sub port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU...
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ... less than the stated amount. 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 must install the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to the hardware...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ... less than the stated amount. 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 must install the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to the hardware...
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... default Mic in jack. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 -
... default Mic in jack. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 -
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.... Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No. 1 Definition MIC 2 1 9 3 GND... 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel...
.... Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No. 1 Definition MIC 2 1 9 3 GND... 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel...
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13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in . GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB ...) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional...
13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in . GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB ...) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional...
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... Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this menu to a profile. You can also carry out this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. ... and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First select ...
... Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this menu to a profile. You can also carry out this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. ... and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First select ...
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...USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set ...2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Refer to detect the status of the USB functionalities below. Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 ...
...USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set ...2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Refer to detect the status of the USB functionalities below. Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 ...
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... telephone call over the Internet, and etc. 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 both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. all at the same time. For example, users can listen ... 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Configuring Speakers: (The following for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing...
... telephone call over the Internet, and etc. 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 both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. all at the same time. For example, users can listen ... 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Configuring Speakers: (The following for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing...
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..., or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of device you wish to an audio jack. Then click OK. Select the device according to the type of speaker configuration you connect. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 70 - Then the speaker setup is dialog box appears. The...
..., or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of device you wish to an audio jack. Then click OK. Select the device according to the type of speaker configuration you connect. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 70 - Then the speaker setup is dialog box appears. The...
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...): Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab to complete. Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Speaker Configuration tab. Appendix Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. Click OK to open ... dialog box. Click OK to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Sound Effects tab. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module: If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel...
...): Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab to complete. Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Speaker Configuration tab. Appendix Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. Click OK to open ... dialog box. Click OK to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Sound Effects tab. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module: If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel...
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...in and out cable first if you want to output S/PDIF digital audio signals to the device. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with pin 1 of the cable to get the best audio quality. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 72 - Optical S/PDIF Out Coaxial S/PDIFOut S/PDIF... out: The S/PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to the SPDIF_O header on your motherboard.
...in and out cable first if you want to output S/PDIF digital audio signals to the device. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with pin 1 of the cable to get the best audio quality. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 72 - Optical S/PDIF Out Coaxial S/PDIFOut S/PDIF... out: The S/PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to the SPDIF_O header on your motherboard.
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S/PDIF Coaxial Cable Step 3: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to complete. (Note) The actual location of the S/PDIF Out connector may differ by model. - 73 - Appendix Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. S/PDIF Optical Cable B. Click OK to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.
S/PDIF Coaxial Cable Step 3: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to complete. (Note) The actual location of the S/PDIF Out connector may differ by model. - 73 - Appendix Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. S/PDIF Optical Cable B. Click OK to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.
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... device to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Step 3: Go to record the sound. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the ...microphone, right-click on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to the Microphone screen. 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. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD...
... device to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Step 3: Go to record the sound. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the ...microphone, right-click on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to the Microphone screen. 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. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD...
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... above, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you want to the steps below.
... above, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you want to the steps below.
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... in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. To record the audio, click the Start Recording button . 3. Be sure to the computer. 2. Playing the Recorded Sound: You can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder... to record the sound. 5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder A. microphone) to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Recording Sound: 1. Then set it as the default device. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 4: Now you have connected the sound input device (e.g. Step 3: ...
... in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. To record the audio, click the Start Recording button . 3. Be sure to the computer. 2. Playing the Recorded Sound: You can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder... to record the sound. 5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder A. microphone) to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Recording Sound: 1. Then set it as the default device. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 4: Now you have connected the sound input device (e.g. Step 3: ...