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... the property of the motherboard is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information...to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard ...features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, ...
... the property of the motherboard is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information...to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard ...features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, ...
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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. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) - 6 - 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.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) - 6 - 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.
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.... (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have 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 less than the stated amount. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 12 -
.... (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have 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 less than the stated amount. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 12 -
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... to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-5 Installing...Gently push back on the lever on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Remove the metal slot ...
... to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-5 Installing...Gently push back on the lever on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Remove the metal slot ...
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Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to this jack. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In Jack (Pink) The ... for line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to this jack. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In Jack (Pink) The ... for line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
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...Boot Menu is effective for P31-ES3G E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/18/2008-P31-ICH7-6A89OG0DC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can ...at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The system will still be used for subsequent ...
...Boot Menu is effective for P31-ES3G E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/18/2008-P31-ICH7-6A89OG0DC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can ...at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The system will still be used for subsequent ...
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... later. Failure to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your optical drive. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically...) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan your system automatically during the driver installation. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example ...
... later. Failure to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your optical drive. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically...) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan your system automatically during the driver installation. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example ...
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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 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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 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.
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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. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 56 -
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... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
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... Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 12 GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. B. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any...the motherboard driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for P31-ES3G E4 . ...
... Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 12 GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. B. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any...the motherboard driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for P31-ES3G E4 . ...
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... a microphone, connect your microphone 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. A. Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the Mic in jack on the back panel or...), refer to be present on the front panel. Doubleclick the icon to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out....
... a microphone, connect your microphone 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. A. Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the Mic in jack on the back panel or...), refer to be present on the front panel. Doubleclick the icon to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out....
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Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Appendix Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in jack on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel - 73 -
Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Appendix Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in jack on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel - 73 -