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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
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Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 D-Sub PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RJ45 RTL8111C PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel® G31 CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH7 CODEC BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out - 8 -
Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 D-Sub PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RJ45 RTL8111C PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel® G31 CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH7 CODEC BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out - 8 -
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... allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as...
... allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as...
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...1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Integrated in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 ...1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 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.) Realtek AL662 codec High Definition... - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
...1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Integrated in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 ...1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 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.) Realtek AL662 codec High Definition... - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
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GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Operating System Form Factor 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1....; Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler...
GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Operating System Form Factor 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1....; Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler...
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... beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended 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...
... beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended 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...
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... to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be enabled if only one direction. When memory modules of the same channel (e.g. It is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 16...
... to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be enabled if only one direction. When memory modules of the same channel (e.g. It is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 16...
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...top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer... to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR...
...top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer... to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR...
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...First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. ...Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup...
...First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. ...Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup...
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... ` 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 Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
... ` 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 Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
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...will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will be reserved for an error during the POST. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. Cylinder Number of heads. Drive A Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk...: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Base Memory Also called conventional memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error ...
...will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will be reserved for an error during the POST. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. Cylinder Number of heads. Drive A Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk...: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Base Memory Also called conventional memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error ...
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... allows your hard drive. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - After configuring this item to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA [Disabled...
... allows your hard drive. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - After configuring this item to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA [Disabled...
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...one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to set up a dual view configuration, set this memory for display. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard PEG Sets the onboard VGA as multiple ... systems. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for the computer, reducing exposure to Always Enable. MS-DOS, for GTT. (Note) This item is installed. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 38 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please...
...one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to set up a dual view configuration, set this memory for display. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard PEG Sets the onboard VGA as multiple ... systems. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for the computer, reducing exposure to Always Enable. MS-DOS, for GTT. (Note) This item is installed. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 38 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please...
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.... KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to Password. Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the...
.... KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to Password. Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the...
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... Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Auto] [7X]... Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 46 -
... Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Auto] [7X]... Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 46 -
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...90 MHz to 333 MHz. Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Options are dependent on the CPU being used; Auto sets memory multiplier according to your CPU. - 47 - Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to... Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.4V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set the CPU host frequency. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life...
...90 MHz to 333 MHz. Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Options are dependent on the CPU being used; Auto sets memory multiplier according to your CPU. - 47 - Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to... Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.4V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set the CPU host frequency. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life...
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... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; actual size requirements vary, depending on the first IDE connector is the...
... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; actual size requirements vary, depending on the first IDE connector is the...
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... Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance... Enhancement Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 65 - Display Area 8. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I .B....
... Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance... Enhancement Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 65 - Display Area 8. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I .B....
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... use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of your USB flash drive's memory to boost your computer. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 66 - You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of RAM installed in your computer's performance. Right-click on a Windows Vista...
... use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of your USB flash drive's memory to boost your computer. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 66 - You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of RAM installed in your computer's performance. Right-click on a Windows Vista...
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...your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in the BIOS ...code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous...
...your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in the BIOS ...code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous...