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...; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how 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. Disclaimer Information in the use of this product...
...; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how 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. Disclaimer Information in the use of this product...
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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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... the expansion card in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS...
... the expansion card in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS...
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... Boot Menu. 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. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu...
... Boot Menu. 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. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu...
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... 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 mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install. Or you wish to do so may affect...
... 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 mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install. Or you wish to do so may affect...
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GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 56 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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.
GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 56 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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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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 - Drivers Installation
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...file. - 62 - When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright...finished, go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive. Intel G31 BIOS for the first time. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to search the ...
...file. - 62 - When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright...finished, go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive. Intel G31 BIOS for the first time. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to search the ...
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Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function ...
Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function ...
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...Audio Configurations: Refer 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 operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for multi-channel speaker ...use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page 73.
...Audio Configurations: Refer 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 operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for multi-channel speaker ...use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page 73.
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... back panel or the Line in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 2: Connect your system tray. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the...
... back panel or the Line in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - Step 2: Connect your system tray. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the...