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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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..., carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated..., transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by copyright laws and...
..., carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated..., transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by copyright laws and...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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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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... circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... to the CPU. Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the contrary, is complete.
... to the CPU. Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the contrary, is complete.
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...your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your operating system. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card until...from the slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the...
...your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your operating system. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card until...from the slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two...
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...Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to autodetect the parameters of the two methods below : • Auto • None • Manual Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using...Detection Press to CHS. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this item to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this channel. is week (read-only), month, ...
...Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to autodetect the parameters of the two methods below : • Auto • None • Manual Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using...Detection Press to CHS. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this item to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this channel. is week (read-only), month, ...
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... an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Cylinder Number of extended memory. If you to None. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for any error. Sector Number of the...
... an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Cylinder Number of extended memory. If you to None. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for any error. Sector Number of the...
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... configurable only if the On-Chip SATA Mode is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to operate in PATA mode. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - If your onboard SATA controller is set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this...
... configurable only if the On-Chip SATA Mode is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to operate in PATA mode. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - If your onboard SATA controller is set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this...
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... System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore ******** [Auto] [12X] 2.40GHz(200x12) [Disabled] 200 [Auto] [Standard] [Auto] 667 [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.32500V Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
... System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore ******** [Auto] [12X] 2.40GHz(200x12) [Disabled] 200 [Auto] [Standard] [Auto] 667 [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.32500V Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
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...MHz FSB CPU, set the system voltages. Important It is highly recommended that is from 100 MHz to 700 MHz. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be set in damage to the memory. Auto sets memory multiplier according to ...manually set the system memory multiplier. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to 150 MHz. the second is from 90 MHz to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto lets BIOS automatically set memory voltage. Lets the system operate at its best performance level. GA-G31M-ES2L...
...MHz FSB CPU, set the system voltages. Important It is highly recommended that is from 100 MHz to 700 MHz. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be set in damage to the memory. Auto sets memory multiplier according to ...manually set the system memory multiplier. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to 150 MHz. the second is from 90 MHz to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto lets BIOS automatically set memory voltage. Lets the system operate at its best performance level. GA-G31M-ES2L...
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... disk, "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install...
... disk, "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install...
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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. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... Begin: 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a ... malfunction. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. For the sake of your motherboard...and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60 -
... Begin: 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a ... malfunction. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. For the sake of your motherboard...and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60 -
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...obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to complete. C. Unique Features GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Update the BIOS ...Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. 3. Follow the ...
...obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to complete. C. Unique Features GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Update the BIOS ...Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. 3. Follow the ...
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... the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
... the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
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...their components. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to the waste collection centers for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical...the materials in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 80 ...
...their components. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to the waste collection centers for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical...the materials in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 80 ...