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...Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully...Changes to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: No part of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any form or by any...
...Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully...Changes to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: No part of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any form or by any...
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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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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. 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 -
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For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. 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 size will instead be shown...
For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. 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 size will instead be shown...
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...correctly install your operating system. Turn on the card until it is securely seated in your expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Make... from the chassis back panel. 2. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back...
...correctly install your operating system. Turn on the card until it is securely seated in your expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Make... from the chassis back panel. 2. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back...
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...audio configuration. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED:...Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Use this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. The following describes the states of HD...
...audio configuration. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for GA-G31M-ES2C. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of the LAN port LEDs. Connection LED Activity LED Connection LED:...Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 20 - Use this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. The following describes the states of HD...
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...can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 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. : ...to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function ...the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 -
...can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 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. : ...to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Function ...the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 -
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... looks like that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. Failure to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system ...restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB...
... looks like that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. Failure to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system ...restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB...
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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 - 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.
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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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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress...
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... to check disk allocation. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 , press any key to enter Xpress...
... to check disk allocation. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 58 - If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 , press any key to enter Xpress...
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Enable Incoming Folder ... 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. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Data Sharing Enabled Description Displays the computers ...
Enable Incoming Folder ... 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. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Data Sharing Enabled Description Displays the computers ...
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...an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-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. all at the same time. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD Audio Manager...
...an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-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. all at the same time. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD Audio Manager...
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... the icon to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area. Step 3: Go to record the sound. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Do not mute the recording volume, or you want to change the current sound input default device to microphone, right-click on... time. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 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.
... the icon to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area. Step 3: Go to record the sound. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 74 - Do not mute the recording volume, or you want to change the current sound input default device to microphone, right-click on... time. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 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.