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... Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www...
... Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www...
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Box Contents GA-G31M-S2L or GA-G31M-S2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s 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. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 7 - The box contents are for reference only.
Box Contents GA-G31M-S2L or GA-G31M-S2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s 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. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 7 - The box contents are for reference only.
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...Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. Turn on the card until it is securely seated in your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on ...the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
...Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. Turn on the card until it is securely seated in your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on ...the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
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...Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . 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 accept. Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00... boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 -
...Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . 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 accept. Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00... boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 -
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...button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller 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, ...
...button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller 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, ...
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3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 56 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 56 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 57 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 57 -
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... D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Figure 9 C. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. - 62 - When finished, go to Disk Management to startup XpressRecovery2..... Select BACKUP to...
... D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Figure 9 C. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. - 62 - When finished, go to Disk Management to startup XpressRecovery2..... Select BACKUP to...
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... BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. Select @BIOS and click Install. Save the Current BIOS...
... BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. Select @BIOS and click Install. Save the Current BIOS...
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...icon to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Configuring Speakers: (The ... will appear in and out) to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. For example, users can listen to access the Audio Control Panel. all at the ...
...icon to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Configuring Speakers: (The ... will appear in and out) to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. For example, users can listen to access the Audio Control Panel. all at the ...
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... the same time. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel.
... the same time. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel.