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... 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 66 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 67 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 69 5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 72 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 73 5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder 75 5-2 Troubleshooting 76 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 76 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 77 5-3 Regulatory Statements...
... 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 66 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 67 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 69 5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 72 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 73 5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder 75 5-2 Troubleshooting 76 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 76 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 77 5-3 Regulatory Statements...
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GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT COAXIAL ATX GA-P31-ES3G USB R_USB LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C IT8718 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_16 PCIE_2 PCIE_3 CD_IN SPDIF_O PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PWR_LED F_PANEL Intel® P31/ G31 IDE SYS_FAN1 DDRII1 DDRII2 BATTERY Intel® ICH7 PWR_FAN CLR_CMOS F_USB1 F_USB2 M_BIOS B_BIOS SYS_FAN2 CI SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 FDD - 7 -
GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT COAXIAL ATX GA-P31-ES3G USB R_USB LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C IT8718 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_16 PCIE_2 PCIE_3 CD_IN SPDIF_O PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PWR_LED F_PANEL Intel® P31/ G31 IDE SYS_FAN1 DDRII1 DDRII2 BATTERY Intel® ICH7 PWR_FAN CLR_CMOS F_USB1 F_USB2 M_BIOS B_BIOS SYS_FAN2 CI SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 FDD - 7 -
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.../Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB ... architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF Out ... the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
.../Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB ... architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF Out ... the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
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... 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power...serial port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection ...
... 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power...serial port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection ...
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GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for ...actual memory size is supported will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you must install the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ 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 less than the stated amount...
GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for ...actual memory size is supported will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you must install the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ 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 less than the stated amount...
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...USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side... Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Hardware Installation Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. The following describes the states of the LAN ...
...USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side... Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Hardware Installation Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. The following describes the states of the LAN ...
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.... Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - 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 devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Mic In Jack (Pink) The...
.... Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - 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 devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Mic In Jack (Pink) The...
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... of the motherboard header. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 1 MIC 2 GND 1 9 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4...8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. Pin No. You may...
... of the motherboard header. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 1 MIC 2 GND 1 9 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4...8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. Pin No. You may...
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... that came with your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 27 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4...PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF ...
... that came with your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 27 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4...PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF ...
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It allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 34 - An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in the BIOS Setup program to the ... on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing to 8 profiles...
It allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 34 - An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in the BIOS Setup program to the ... on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing to 8 profiles...
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...Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at ... distance to the fault or short. If no LAN cable is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 40 - SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all of the USB functionalities below...
...Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at ... distance to the fault or short. If no LAN cable is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 40 - SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all of the USB functionalities below...
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... the user to instructions on next page) - 69 - Appendix A. Then manually configures the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1- High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the configurations on page 71. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect... your system tray. channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. • 5.1- The picture to the Mic in jack on the back panel or the ...
... the user to instructions on next page) - 69 - Appendix A. Then manually configures the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1- High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the configurations on page 71. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect... your system tray. channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. • 5.1- The picture to the Mic in jack on the back panel or the ...
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... connect. Select the device according to the type of speaker configuration you connect an audio device to set up. Step 3: Everytime you wish to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. The pictures to complete the configuration. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 70 - Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker...
... connect. Select the device according to the type of speaker configuration you connect an audio device to set up. Step 3: Everytime you wish to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. The pictures to complete the configuration. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 70 - Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker...
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...AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Audio I /O tab. On the Connector Settings box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only): Click the tool icon on the Audio I /O tab. Click OK to complete. Configuring ...Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effect tab. D. Appendix Click OK to complete. ...
...AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Audio I /O tab. On the Connector Settings box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only): Click the tool icon on the Audio I /O tab. Click OK to complete. Configuring ...Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effect tab. D. Appendix Click OK to complete. ...
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...a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable to complete the configuration. (Note) The actual location of the SPDIF Out connector may differ by model. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 72 - S/PDIF Coaxial Cable B. In the S/PDIF Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source.... Click OK to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. 5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF out jack can transmit...
...a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable to complete the configuration. (Note) The actual location of the SPDIF Out connector may differ by model. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 72 - S/PDIF Coaxial Cable B. In the S/PDIF Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source.... Click OK to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. 5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF out jack can transmit...
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Double-click the icon 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 open the volume control panel - 73 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Appendix Note: The microphone functions on the front panel.
Double-click the icon 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 open the volume control panel - 73 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Appendix Note: The microphone functions on the front panel.
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... volume control options you need in Master Volume, go to set the recording sound level properly. Recording Control GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 74 - In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. It is recommended that you set the volume at a middle level. Then set the recording sound ...click OK to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Step 5: Next, while in the Mixer device list (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to Options and click Properties. Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during...
... volume control options you need in Master Volume, go to set the recording sound level properly. Recording Control GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 74 - In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. It is recommended that you set the volume at a middle level. Then set the recording sound ...click OK to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Step 5: Next, while in the Mixer device list (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to Options and click Properties. Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during...
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..., click the Play button . 4. To stop playing, click the Stop button . 5. In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you have connected the audio input device (e.g. To play . 3. Front Green In, Front Pink In). On the File menu, choose Open. 2. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Make...
..., click the Play button . 4. To stop playing, click the Stop button . 5. In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you have connected the audio input device (e.g. To play . 3. Front Green In, Front Pink In). On the File menu, choose Open. 2. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Make...