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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 ...
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 ...
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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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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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Only for GA-G31M-S2L. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C RTL8102E PCI Express Bus .../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. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C RTL8102E PCI Express Bus .../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 -
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...174; 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 ...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 ... 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.
...174; 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 ...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 ... 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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GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. ...
GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. ...
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... the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked 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...
... the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked 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...
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... motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot 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 you are divided into two channels and each channel has one direction. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 -
... motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot 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 you are divided into two channels and each channel has one direction. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 -
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... required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card in the slot. 3. Turn on the top edge of the card...
... required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card in the slot. 3. Turn on the top edge of the card...
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... as a printer, scanner and etc. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to this port for GA-G31M-S2L. - 21 - Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port...
... as a printer, scanner and etc. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to this port for GA-G31M-S2L. - 21 - Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port...
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... following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED...
... following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED...
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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 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected...
... 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 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected...
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... groove on the connector. 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 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices...
... groove on the connector. 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 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices...
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... heard if no problem is operating. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. If a problem is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state...
... heard if no problem is operating. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. If a problem is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state...
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... the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do...
... the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 30 - Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do...
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... device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 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... may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - To exit Boot Menu, press .
... device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 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... may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - To exit Boot Menu, press .
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... system is displayed on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-S2L D9a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health...
... system is displayed on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-S2L D9a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health...
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... becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can create up to the system and BIOS Setup. You can use this task.) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - A supervisor password allows you to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail...
... becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can create up to the system and BIOS Setup. You can use this task.) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - A supervisor password allows you to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail...