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.../ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® ...connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard...
.../ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® ...connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard...
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...; Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket Notch - 13 - English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard...
...; Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket Notch - 13 - English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard...
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...and requires a +12V voltage. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are designed with fan speed control design. Most fans are : 360 KB, 720 KB..., 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. English 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system ...
...and requires a +12V voltage. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are designed with fan speed control design. Most fans are : 360 KB, 720 KB..., 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. English 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system ...
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... (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. For more information about...[PCI] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [8MB+1~2MB for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. English 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced...
... (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. For more information about...[PCI] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [8MB+1~2MB for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. English 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced...
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...viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. PCI Sets the...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 38 - Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies...
...viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. PCI Sets the...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 38 - Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies...
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... default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is recommended that supports this feature. mode based on system configurations. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 48 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values...
... default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is recommended that supports this feature. mode based on system configurations. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 48 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values...
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...setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/...(For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I...
...setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/...(For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I...
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.... Appendix The problem is verified and solved. The problem is display on , is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Yes Check if there is verified and... solved. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Check if the keyboard is unable to see if the device works successfully). Check if the system can boot successfully. Yes ...
.... Appendix The problem is verified and solved. The problem is display on , is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Yes Check if there is verified and... solved. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Check if the keyboard is unable to see if the device works successfully). Check if the system can boot successfully. Yes ...