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... 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 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® G31 Express Chipset ... PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
... 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 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® G31 Express Chipset ... PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 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 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support... will be less than 4 GB. (Note 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 ...
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 Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support... will be less than 4 GB. (Note 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 ...
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... overheating and damage of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before...
... overheating and damage of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before...
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..., 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The pin 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector ...is typically designated by a stripe of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - The black connector wire...
..., 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The pin 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector ...is typically designated by a stripe of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - The black connector wire...
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.... Capability Limit CPUID Max. After configuring this item, set this feature. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports 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] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
.... Capability Limit CPUID Max. After configuring this item, set this feature. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports 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] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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...Intel's website. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 38 - With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E... system halt state. If you install a CPU that supports this item to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. MS-DOS, for the...
...Intel's website. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 38 - With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E... system halt state. If you install a CPU that supports this item to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. MS-DOS, for the...
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... feature. This page is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to be configurable... or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 46 - Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values....
... feature. This page is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to be configurable... or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 46 - Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values....
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... setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button 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...
... setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button 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...
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Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? The problem is verified and solved. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 77 - ... might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. A When the computer is turned on your question. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). END If the procedure above...
Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? The problem is verified and solved. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 77 - ... might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. A When the computer is turned on your question. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). END If the procedure above...