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GA-G31M-S2L/ GA-G31M-S2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1103 12ME-G31MS2L-1103R
GA-G31M-S2L/ GA-G31M-S2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1103 12ME-G31MS2L-1103R
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems...7 GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems...7 GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 ...
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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. The box contents are for reference only.
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CI CLR_CMOS GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C RTL8102E PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® G31 BAT MBIOS SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-G31M-S2C. - 8 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L.
CI CLR_CMOS GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C RTL8102E PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® G31 BAT MBIOS SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-G31M-S2C. - 8 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L.
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.../Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out Only for GA-G31M-S2C. - 9 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L.
.../Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out Only for GA-G31M-S2C. - 9 - Only for GA-G31M-S2L.
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...Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz ... 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 ...panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-S2C. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -
...Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz ... 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 ...panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-G31M-S2C. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -
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GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ...
GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ...
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.... (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into position. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches...
.... (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into position. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches...
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... chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one direction. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Dual Channel mode...
... chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one direction. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Dual Channel mode...
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... manual that supports your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the...
... manual that supports your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the...
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... port provides Internet connection at up to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-S2C. Microphones must be used to this jack. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 -
... port provides Internet connection at up to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for GA-G31M-S2C. Microphones must be used to this jack. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 -
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... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply...
... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply...
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Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 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 - Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the ...
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 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 - Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the ...
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... speaker on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. If a problem is in S1 sleep state. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. You may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch...
... speaker on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. If a problem is in S1 sleep state. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. You may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch...
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... Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Incorrect connection may render the...
... Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Incorrect connection may render the...
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... device without entering BIOS Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6..., An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. The system will still be used for one time only. Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: ...
... device without entering BIOS Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6..., An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. The system will still be used for one time only. Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: ...
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... and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to a profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - It allows you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. You can use the SPACE key) and then press to...
... and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to a profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - It allows you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. You can use the SPACE key) and then press to...
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.... (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for all other errors. If...
.... (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for all other errors. If...