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... detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. is the property of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to use of...
... detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. is the property of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to use of...
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...® Pentium® 4 processor/ 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...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 ...
...® Pentium® 4 processor/ 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...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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... memory size is less than the stated amount. 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...
... memory size is less than the stated amount. 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...
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... LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for instructions on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make... sure that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the ...
... LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for instructions on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make... sure that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the ...
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... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. If you ...capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are unable to ...
... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. If you ...capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are unable to ...
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...the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: ...Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is locked by...expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 18 -
...the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: ...Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is locked by...expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 18 -
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... it side to side to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Use this port. Speed LED Connection/ Activity LED LAN Port Speed...
... it side to side to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Use this port. Speed LED Connection/ Activity LED LAN Port Speed...
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When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are designed with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect it is the ground wire. Do not place a jumper ...
When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are designed with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect it is the ground wire. Do not place a jumper ...
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SATAII0 SATAII2 7 17 1 1 71 7 SATAII1 SATAII3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 24 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE ... two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
SATAII0 SATAII2 7 17 1 1 71 7 SATAII1 SATAII3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 24 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE ... two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
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... 6 FSENSE1 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 FSENSE2 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 12) CD_IN...10 9 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Pin No. English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on each wire ...
... 6 FSENSE1 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 FSENSE2 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 12) CD_IN...10 9 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Pin No. English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on each wire ...
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...GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and out cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 6 1 5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports... local dealer. Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. English 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Via an optional...
...GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and out cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 6 1 5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports... local dealer. Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. English 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Via an optional...
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... 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` 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...
... 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` 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...
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... for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to selects the type of heads.
... for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to selects the type of heads.
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...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) (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. Press to accept. BIOS Setup Use... issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk,...
...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) (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. Press to accept. BIOS Setup Use... issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk,...
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... EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). PEG Sets PCI Express x16 graphics card as the first display. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 38 - to limit CPUID maximum value. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (... 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) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (...
... EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). PEG Sets PCI Express x16 graphics card as the first display. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 38 - to limit CPUID maximum value. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (... 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) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (...
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... Non-Combined is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port... plus two SATA devices. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value is selected. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 40 - English 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip...
... Non-Combined is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port... plus two SATA devices. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value is selected. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 40 - English 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip...
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...the onboard audio, set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash...BIOS Setup This feature will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m, as shown in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be automatically set this item to Disabled. If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of ...
...the onboard audio, set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash...BIOS Setup This feature will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m, as shown in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be automatically set this item to Disabled. If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of ...
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...Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to turn off the system. If the power button is pressed... power than 4 seconds, the system will be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled...
...Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to turn off the system. If the power button is pressed... power than 4 seconds, the system will be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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...Press on the system. When prompted for your Windows® Vista® operating system. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 44 - Disabled Disables this item. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista...password, press again without entering the password to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Disabled Disables this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to be ...
...Press on the system. When prompted for your Windows® Vista® operating system. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 44 - Disabled Disables this item. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista...password, press again without entering the password to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Disabled Disables this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to be ...
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...for the installed CPU. mode based on system configurations. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio 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 system...Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that you set the R.G.B. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 48 - If this feature. Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values...
...for the installed CPU. mode based on system configurations. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio 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 system...Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that you set the R.G.B. GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 48 - If this feature. Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values...