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The box contents are for reference only. 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 - 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.
The box contents are for reference only. 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 - 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.
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... 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 ALC662 codec High Definition Audio ... chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-S2C. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L.
... 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 ALC662 codec High Definition Audio ... chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-S2C. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L.
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Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 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 ...
Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 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 ...
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...Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware ...from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch ...
...Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware ...from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch ...
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... keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Hardware Installation Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for GA-G31M-S2L. - 21 - RJ-45 LAN Port...
... keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Hardware Installation Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for GA-G31M-S2L. - 21 - RJ-45 LAN Port...
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...or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-S2C. Microphones must be used to this jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to 100 Mbps data rate. Connection/ ... The default line in jack. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." Only for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out ...
...or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-S2C. Microphones must be used to this jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to 100 Mbps data rate. Connection/ ... The default line in jack. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." Only for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out ...
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...positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Definition 1 1 GND... Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect a floppy disk drive. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The pin 1 of the cable is recommended that a system fan...
...positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Definition 1 1 GND... Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect a floppy disk drive. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The pin 1 of the cable is recommended that a system fan...
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.... 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to... the role of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, ...
.... 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to... the role of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, ...
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...system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before ... (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects...
...system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before ... (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects...
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... with your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to the header. 1 Pin No. If your optical drive to activate AC'97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to this header...
... with your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to the header. 1 Pin No. If your optical drive to activate AC'97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to this header...
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...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. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for G31M-S2L...the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star ...
...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. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for G31M-S2L...the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star ...
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First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you can also carry out this function to make changes in effect. It allows you to restrict ... profile you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device...
First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you can also carry out this function to make changes in effect. It allows you to restrict ... profile you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device...
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...the device during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the time. For example, 1 p.m. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None • Manual Lets BIOS ... Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
...the device during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the time. For example, 1 p.m. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None • Manual Lets BIOS ... Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
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... Mode Support Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on the system. Options ... reserved for an error during the POST. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. If you to determine whether the system will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Typically...
... Mode Support Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on the system. Options ... reserved for an error during the POST. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. If you to determine whether the system will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Typically...
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... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of the hard drive and to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This... feature allows your hard drive. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` ...
... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of the hard drive and to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This... feature allows your hard drive. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` ...
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..., this option will be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party... MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be automatically set to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: Only for GA-G31M-S2L. - 43 -
..., this option will be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party... MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be automatically set to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: Only for GA-G31M-S2L. - 43 -
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...all the drivers that you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your optional drive. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will... continue to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the...
...all the drivers that you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your optional drive. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will... continue to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the...
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.... • It takes longer to back up 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 it. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system data and perform restoration of the hard... drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, ...
.... • It takes longer to back up 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 it. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system data and perform restoration of the hard... drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, ...
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Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Figure 3 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 60 - Save the changes and exit. 2. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration (The following ...
Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Figure 3 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 60 - Save the changes and exit. 2. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration (The following ...
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... system is not properly partitioned before you install the operating system, you may create new partitions using free space on your hard drive. This will reserve unallocated space for Xpress Recovery2 to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Unique Features Xpress... contains the System partition without any unallocated space, you MUST select Primary partition. If your hard drive is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your hard drive (Figure 6, 7). Go to Computer Management to create new partitions or use . Please note that if there ...
... system is not properly partitioned before you install the operating system, you may create new partitions using free space on your hard drive. This will reserve unallocated space for Xpress Recovery2 to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Unique Features Xpress... contains the System partition without any unallocated space, you MUST select Primary partition. If your hard drive is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your hard drive (Figure 6, 7). Go to Computer Management to create new partitions or use . Please note that if there ...