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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. 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/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo...® 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 North Bridge: Intel® G31 Express Chipset ...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. 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/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo...® 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 North Bridge: Intel® G31 Express Chipset ...
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... x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 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 ...61559; CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 2 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM...
... x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 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 ...61559; CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 2 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM...
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... via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor ...
... via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor ...
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... does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys...
... does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys...
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...sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN... (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan header. Do...
...sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN... (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan header. Do...
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...monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - This feature allows your hard ...up or down arrow key to select a device and press 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...
...monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - This feature allows your hard ...up or down arrow key to select a device and press 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...
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...decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel...for Windows XP operating system; Limit CPUID Max. set this item to Disabled for operating systems that supports this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 38 -
...decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel...for Windows XP operating system; Limit CPUID Max. set this item to Disabled for operating systems that supports this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 38 -
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...after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to be configurable. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you set the R.G.B. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the ...board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is installed. Note: If your overall system configurations. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables...
...after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to be configurable. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you set the R.G.B. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the ...board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is installed. Note: If your overall system configurations. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables...
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... differ by motherboard model. Before you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The HW Monitor tab allows you to be sure to click Set...
... differ by motherboard model. Before you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The HW Monitor tab allows you to be sure to click Set...
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...Power Saving; 3: Extreme Power Saving. (Note 4) The total amount of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the latest utility version) C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Total Mode - Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to see how much total power savings they have accumulated... CPU Power Consumption 7 Time/Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled 8 Total Power Savings (Total power saving with the user-defined power saving settings, even after the system is unable to reset to zero. (Note 5) Easy Energy Saver Meter will continue to run in a set to enable support for...
...Power Saving; 3: Extreme Power Saving. (Note 4) The total amount of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the latest utility version) C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Total Mode - Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to see how much total power savings they have accumulated... CPU Power Consumption 7 Time/Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled 8 Total Power Savings (Total power saving with the user-defined power saving settings, even after the system is unable to reset to zero. (Note 5) Easy Energy Saver Meter will continue to run in a set to enable support for...
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...can boot successfully. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. The problem is verified and solved. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will...in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Appendix Select "Load Fail-...
...can boot successfully. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. The problem is verified and solved. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will...in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Appendix Select "Load Fail-...