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... by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global distributor of the motherboard is the property of...
... by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global distributor of the motherboard is the property of...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-G31MX-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... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 40 2-6 Power Management Setup 43 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 45 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-G31MX-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... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 40 2-6 Power Management Setup 43 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 45 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 71 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 71 5-1-1 Configuring...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x4 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x4 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus RTL 8110SC RJ45 LAN LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/- (333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 800/667 MHz Intel® G31 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) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x4 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x4 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus RTL 8110SC RJ45 LAN LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/- (333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 800/667 MHz Intel® G31 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) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out - 8 -
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...; CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
...; CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
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...GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 2) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS... Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is ...
...GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 2) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS... Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is ...
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... hard drive, etc. English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for instructions on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on enabling the HT Technology.)... from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology) • An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology • A chipset that...
... hard drive, etc. English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for instructions on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on enabling the HT Technology.)... from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology) • An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology • A chipset that...
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... memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines...have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory.... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug ...
... memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines...have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory.... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug ...
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...on your operating system. Align the card with the expansion card in your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided... x16 slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the ...
...on your operating system. Align the card with the expansion card in your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided... x16 slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the ...
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... off . Pin No. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S1 sleep state. English 8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED...
... off . Pin No. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S1 sleep state. English 8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED...
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... to indicate the problem. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the hard drive activity ... Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 26 - The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on...
... to indicate the problem. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the hard drive activity ... Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 26 - The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on...
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... Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After ...CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to factory...
... Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After ...CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to factory...
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... the system in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user ...to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press + in the CMOS on ...
... the system in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user ...to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press + in the CMOS on ...
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... < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel G31...
... < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel G31...
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...the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for the menu. BIOS Setup English 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced... Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the right (submenus only) Restore...
...the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for the menu. BIOS Setup English 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced... Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the right (submenus only) Restore...
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...and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ...132; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. Pressing to the confirmation ...
...and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ...132; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. Pressing to the confirmation ...
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..., date and year. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to CHS. Allows you to None so the... the POST for faster system startup. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so...
..., date and year. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to CHS. Allows you to None so the... the POST for faster system startup. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so...
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... Disabled (default), Drive A. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for all other errors. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Sector Number of cylinders. Drive A Allows you to determine whether the... system will be reserved for any error. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Head Number of extended memory. Halt...
... Disabled (default), Drive A. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for all other errors. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Sector Number of cylinders. Drive A Allows you to determine whether the... system will be reserved for any error. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Head Number of extended memory. Halt...
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...features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - This feature allows your hard drive. English 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD ..., CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled...
...features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - This feature allows your hard drive. English 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD ..., CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled...
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... Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. MS-DOS, for the onboard graphics controller. Options are: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for display. BIOS Setup Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard VGA only if no PCI Express VGA card is installed. (Default) Always Enable Always activates the...
... Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. MS-DOS, for the onboard graphics controller. Options are: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for display. BIOS Setup Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard VGA only if no PCI Express VGA card is installed. (Default) Always Enable Always activates the...