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... features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully... by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Disclaimer Information in any...
... features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully... by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Disclaimer Information in any...
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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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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. The box contents are for reference only.
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GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS .../ 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 - For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for Easy Energy Saver. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS .../ 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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... and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the slot... the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5.
... and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the slot... the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5.
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Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio ... (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. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. This jack can...
Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio ... (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. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. This jack can...
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... Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. 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 as needed. : Q-Flash Press...boot order will directly boot from the device configured in 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... key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 32 -
... Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. 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 as needed. : Q-Flash Press...boot order will directly boot from the device configured in 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... key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 32 -
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... - Failure to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are...
... - Failure to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are...
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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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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 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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 - Drivers Installation 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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... speed may affect the speed at the end of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to quickly compress and back...
... speed may affect the speed at the end of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to quickly compress and back...
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...stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your hard drive. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 1. Intel P31 BIOS for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to store the backup image ... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for...
...stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your hard drive. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 1. Intel P31 BIOS for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to store the backup image ... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for...
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... assignments. Channel Audio Configurations: Refer 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. channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. •... audio module), refer to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. For example, users can listen to instructions on next page) - 69...
... assignments. Channel Audio Configurations: Refer 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. channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. •... audio module), refer to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. For example, users can listen to instructions on next page) - 69...
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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. 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. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel - 73 - Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. 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. 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. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel - 73 - Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. Appendix