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... "REV: X.X." No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of documentations: For detailed ...without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is...
... "REV: X.X." No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of documentations: For detailed ...without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - 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... sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC883/888B codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note...
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 10 - 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... sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC883/888B codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note...
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... cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU...
... cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU...
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...; Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and ... memory sockets are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used . GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two ...
...; Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and ... memory sockets are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used . GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two ...
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... other peripherals. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Use this port. Hardware Installation USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Serial Port Use the serial port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. RJ-45 LAN Port The... port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 -
... other peripherals. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Use this port. Hardware Installation USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Serial Port Use the serial port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. RJ-45 LAN Port The... port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 -
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13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local ... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers...
13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local ... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers...
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... date. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time...
... date. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time...
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...the system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk...the currently installed hard drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) All, ...
...the system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk...the currently installed hard drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) All, ...
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Note: To use this item and set to Enabled, the following : Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the ...Note: you install 32-bit Windows® Vista® ; Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC ErP Support power. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - select 64-bit mode when you to clear the password settings. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event ...
Note: To use this item and set to Enabled, the following : Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the ...Note: you install 32-bit Windows® Vista® ; Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC ErP Support power. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 44 - select 64-bit mode when you to clear the password settings. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event ...
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...set the PCIe clock frequency. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) Performance Enhance Allows the system to memory SPD data....Control Determines whether to manually set this item to 333 MHz. the second is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings...
...set the PCIe clock frequency. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) Performance Enhance Allows the system to memory SPD data....Control Determines whether to manually set this item to 333 MHz. the second is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings...
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...making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to install additional software. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - You can select ..., make sure that allows users to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s).
...making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to install additional software. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 64 - You can select ..., make sure that allows users to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s).