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GA-G31MF-S2 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-G31MFS2-1001R
GA-G31MF-S2 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-G31MFS2-1001R
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... registered to their respective owners. by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support...
... registered to their respective owners. by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Box Contents GA-G31MF-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide 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...
Box Contents GA-G31MF-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide 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...
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GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT VGA USB_1394 USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 RTL8111C PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 SPDIF_O CD_IN FDD Intel® G31 ATX IDE GA-G31MF-S2 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 BAT MBIOS CLR_CMOS F1_1394 SYS_FAN TSB43AB23 SATAII3 Intel® ICH7 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 CI PWR_LED F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT VGA USB_1394 USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 RTL8111C PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 SPDIF_O CD_IN FDD Intel® G31 ATX IDE GA-G31MF-S2 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 BAT MBIOS CLR_CMOS F1_1394 SYS_FAN TSB43AB23 SATAII3 Intel® ICH7 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 CI PWR_LED F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL - 7 -
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...in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic...using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:...
...in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic...using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:...
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...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 Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF...GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® G31 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard...
...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 Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF...GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® G31 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard...
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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 1.0b ... 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
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 1.0b ... 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
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... bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements... for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A....
... bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements... for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A....
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... 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. B. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner...
... 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. B. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner...
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... may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the push...connector of the CPU cooler to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the surface of the installed CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow...
... may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the push...connector of the CPU cooler to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the surface of the installed CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow...
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... DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines ...- A memory module can be installed in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with double-sided memory modules to prevent system's failure to ...
... DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines ...- A memory module can be installed in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with double-sided memory modules to prevent system's failure to ...
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... socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
... socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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... chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make...x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6.
... chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make...x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6.
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... connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection...
... connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection...
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Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this jack. Refer to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.
Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this jack. Refer to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
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...16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V GND GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 22 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from ...the main power connector on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main...
...16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V GND GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 22 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from ...the main power connector on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main...
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... drive. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to connect it is the ground wire. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Hardware Installation 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU or the system may...
... drive. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to connect it is the ground wire. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Hardware Installation 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU or the system may...