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... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this manual is protected by any form or by ... laws and is 1.0. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Copyright © ...
... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this manual is protected by any form or by ... laws and is 1.0. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Copyright © ...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Software Applications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Software Applications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
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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 - 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. 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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...chassis back panel with the expansion card in your computer. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down...chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with your expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card. ...
...chassis back panel with the expansion card in your computer. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down...chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with your expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card. ...
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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: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key ... 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 XpressRecovery2 during the POST. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - To exit Boot Menu, press...
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: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key ... 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 XpressRecovery2 during the POST. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - To exit Boot Menu, press...
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...double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install and press the Install 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...
...double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install and press the Install 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...
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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. 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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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Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only 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. actual size requirements vary, ...
Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only 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. actual size requirements vary, ...
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... for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to startup XpressRecovery2..... B. Figure 8 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Intel G31 BIOS for the first time. Select BACKUP to...Press any key to check disk allocation. When finished, go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure...
... for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to startup XpressRecovery2..... B. Figure 8 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Intel G31 BIOS for the first time. Select BACKUP to...Press any key to check disk allocation. When finished, go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure...
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4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to start. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Select @BIOS and click Install. Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable ...
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to start. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Select @BIOS and click Install. Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable ...
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... Audio Configurations: Refer 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. Appendix If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when...audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. - 71 - all at the same time. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio The motherboard...
... Audio Configurations: Refer 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. Appendix If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when...audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. - 71 - all at the same time. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio The motherboard...
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Step 2: Connect your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel. Note: ... to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in your system tray. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time.
Step 2: Connect your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel. Note: ... to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in your system tray. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time.