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For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Documentation Classifications In...
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Documentation Classifications In...
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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. 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 depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the .../XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.4cm (Note 1) Based on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through...
GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the .../XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.4cm (Note 1) Based on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through...
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...the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your computer. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot....slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. ...
...the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your computer. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot....slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. ...
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GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Line In Jack (Blue) The default ... audio configuration 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. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an...
GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Line In Jack (Blue) The default ... audio configuration 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. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an...
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.../2008-P31-ICH7-6A89OG0DC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to set the first boot device without having to accept. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk..., refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. A. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots.
.../2008-P31-ICH7-6A89OG0DC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to set the first boot device without having to accept. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk..., refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. A. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots.
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... system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install...
... system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 54 - 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.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 54 - 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.
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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 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). After you wish to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Intel P31 BIOS for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to startup XpressRecovery2..... Xpress Recovery2... 10 Figure 11 3. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Figure 12 GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to check...
Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). After you wish to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Intel P31 BIOS for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to startup XpressRecovery2..... Xpress Recovery2... 10 Figure 11 3. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Figure 12 GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to check...
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.../Mic in your microphone 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 operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for each jack through the audio... driver. channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. • 5.1- The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides ...
.../Mic in your microphone 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 operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for each jack through the audio... driver. channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. • 5.1- The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides ...