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... download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights ...Documentation Classifications In order to use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User...
... download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights ...Documentation Classifications In order to use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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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/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ... hardware limitation, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard 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...
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 ... hardware limitation, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard 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...
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... 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 a screw. 5. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16...
... 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 a screw. 5. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16...
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... states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Refer to this jack. Microphones must be used to 100 Mbps data rate. RJ... configuration in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C.
... states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Refer to this jack. Microphones must be used to 100 Mbps data rate. RJ... configuration in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C.
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In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash .... You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. To exit Boot Menu, press . 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key...
In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash .... You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. To exit Boot Menu, press . 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key...
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... "Xpress Install" will restart your system. Failure to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and...installed, follow the onscreen instructions to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the ...
... "Xpress Install" will restart your system. Failure to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and...installed, follow the onscreen instructions to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the ...
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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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 -
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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 54 -
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3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 - Drivers Installation
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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. 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 -
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.... Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Installation and Configuration Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
.... Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Installation and Configuration Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
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... start backing up your desktop and select Manage. Step 1: Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; Using the Backup... backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive data. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - C.
... start backing up your desktop and select Manage. Step 1: Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; Using the Backup... backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive data. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - C.
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... the Q-Share tool. About Q-Share ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... 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. Enable Incoming Folder ...
... the Q-Share tool. About Q-Share ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... 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. Enable Incoming Folder ...
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... For example, users can listen to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio... of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. A. Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. Appendix The picture to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel audio. If you want to mute the back...
... For example, users can listen to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio... of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. A. Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. Appendix The picture to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel audio. If you want to mute the back...
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... notification area. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to the Microphone screen. Step 2: Connect your ...Default Device. Step 3: Go to record the sound. If you set the volumes at the same time. 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.
... notification area. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to the Microphone screen. Step 2: Connect your ...Default Device. Step 3: Go to record the sound. If you set the volumes at the same time. 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.