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... the menu. Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard ...; If you do not find the settings you want in a submenu, press to display a help screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-ES2L A02) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
... the menu. Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard ...; If you do not find the settings you want in a submenu, press to display a help screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-ES2L A02) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
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... etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, 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... menu 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 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to ...
... etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, 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... menu 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 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to ...
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... information on the system. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to selects the type of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are determined by the BIOS POST... installed hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your system. Drive A Allows you to None. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Cylinder Number of cylinders. Options are:...
... information on the system. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to selects the type of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are determined by the BIOS POST... installed hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your system. Drive A Allows you to None. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Cylinder Number of cylinders. Options are:...
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... to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable...
... to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable...
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...VGA card is installed. (Default) Always Enable Always activates the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is the total amount of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA. BIOS Setup PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first...-DOS, for example, will use only this item to set up a dual view configuration, set this memory for display. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for GTT. - 39 - Options are: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for the ...
...VGA card is installed. (Default) Always Enable Always activates the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is the total amount of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA. BIOS Setup PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first...-DOS, for example, will use only this item to set up a dual view configuration, set this memory for display. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for GTT. - 39 - Options are: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for the ...
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... in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is NOT connected to the motherboard), the following message will appear: GA-G31M-ES2L-- Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with one end connected to any... detected on Pair 1-2. Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m Length Displays the approximate length of 10/100/1000Mbps in MS-DOS mode; GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 42 - Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities...
... in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is NOT connected to the motherboard), the following message will appear: GA-G31M-ES2L-- Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with one end connected to any... detected on Pair 1-2. Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open / Length = 20m / Length = 20m Length Displays the approximate length of 10/100/1000Mbps in MS-DOS mode; GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 42 - Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities...
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... for CPU temperature. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No". Current CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. Check the fan condition or .... If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 46 - Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS, and then restart your...
... for CPU temperature. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No". Current CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. Check the fan condition or .... If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 46 - Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS, and then restart your...
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... configurations. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to automatically set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup If this feature. - 47 - 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker...
... configurations. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to automatically set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup If this feature. - 47 - 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker...
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FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. BIOS Setup Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 49 - Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal +0.1V ~ +0.3V Supplies the FSB voltage as required.
FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. BIOS Setup Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 49 - Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal +0.1V ~ +0.3V Supplies the FSB voltage as required.
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... the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB...
... the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB...
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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. 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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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. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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Step 1: 1. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. Select Floppy A and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.08 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L4005 512K Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Insert the ...floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the...
Step 1: 1. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. Select Floppy A and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.08 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L4005 512K Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Insert the ...floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the...
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...GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver (Note 1) is for reference only. Unique Features Actual performance may vary based on testing method. - 65 - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 2) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display...provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Live...
...GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver (Note 1) is for reference only. Unique Features Actual performance may vary based on testing method. - 65 - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 2) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display...provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Live...
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...; 3: Extreme Power Saving. (Note 4) The total amount of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the first time (Note 4). B. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to run in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update ... 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Time/Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled 8 Total Power ...
...; 3: Extreme Power Saving. (Note 4) The total amount of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the first time (Note 4). B. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to run in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update ... 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Time/Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled 8 Total Power ...
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... Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Exit... Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Data Sharing Enabled Description Displays the computers with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to share your system... the Q-Share 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 configure the data sharing settings. Unique Features
... Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Exit... Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Data Sharing Enabled Description Displays the computers with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to share your system... the Q-Share 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 configure the data sharing settings. Unique Features
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Shadow copies are read-only so you to restore the entire system. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 68 - You can restore system data on PATA and SATA hard drives. When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be ... points Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for saving shadow copies Creates a system restore point upon the first boot up of the day Displays the Time Repair help file • The hard drive used must have more than 1 GB of capacity and over 300 MB of the screen to...
Shadow copies are read-only so you to restore the entire system. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 68 - You can restore system data on PATA and SATA hard drives. When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be ... points Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for saving shadow copies Creates a system restore point upon the first boot up of the day Displays the Time Repair help file • The hard drive used must have more than 1 GB of capacity and over 300 MB of the screen to...
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... 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. The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you wish...
... 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. The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you wish...