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...Your Motherboard Revision The revision number 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. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property... of the motherboard is 1.0. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective ...
...Your Motherboard Revision The revision number 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. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property... of the motherboard is 1.0. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective ...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 ...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P31-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual 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 product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) - 6 -
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P31-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual 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 product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) - 6 -
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GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you must .../ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is less than the stated...
GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you must .../ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is less than the stated...
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...your card. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI ... card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
...your card. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI ... card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
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... (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Refer to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line... this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to this jack. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 20 -
... (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Refer to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line... this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to this jack. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 20 -
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... can be based on page 38. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 32 - To show the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer... first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel P31 BIOS for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting...
... can be based on page 38. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 32 - To show the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer... first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel P31 BIOS for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting...
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...system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in...remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the drivers that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect...
...system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in...remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the drivers that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 54 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 54 -
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Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
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GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to leave enough unallocated space in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to leave enough unallocated space in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector...
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...driver disk to start backing up your hard drive. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. When finished, go to Disk Management to store the backup image file. - 60 - B. Intel P31 BIOS for the first time. Select BACKUP to access Xpress Recovery2 for P31-ES3G...Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (...
...driver disk to start backing up your hard drive. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. When finished, go to Disk Management to store the backup image file. - 60 - B. Intel P31 BIOS for the first time. Select BACKUP to access Xpress Recovery2 for P31-ES3G...Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (...
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...or the Line out/Mic in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for each jack through the audio driver. Appendix The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to the... following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Configuring Speakers: (The following for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in ...
...or the Line out/Mic in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for each jack through the audio driver. Appendix The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to the... following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Configuring Speakers: (The following for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in ...
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Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. Note: The microphone functions on the back panel or the Line in your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel - 73 - 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack on the front panel. Appendix Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time.
Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. Note: The microphone functions on the back panel or the Line in your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel - 73 - 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack on the front panel. Appendix Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time.