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...by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE....published in this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally ...
...by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE....published in this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM... 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory 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...138; Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM... 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory 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...138; Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 10 -
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... One Corner of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.)...If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to ...be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing ...
... One Corner of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.)...If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to ...be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing ...
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After the memory is installed. 2. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction... two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two... is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
After the memory is installed. 2. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction... two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two... is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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... audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect a PS/2 keyboard. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the...
... audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect a PS/2 keyboard. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the...
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... the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact.... • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 28 - 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact.... • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... access mode. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to CHS. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the device during the...
... access mode. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to CHS. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the device during the...
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... installed hard drive. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. The following fields display your system.
... installed hard drive. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 36 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. The following fields display your system.
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...® Vista®; Note: To cancel the password, press on automatically. Select 32-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on the system, enter the password and press . Press on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 -... system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on a specific day in a month. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Resume by a PS/2 keyboard wake...
...® Vista®; Note: To cancel the password, press on automatically. Select 32-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on the system, enter the password and press . Press on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 -... system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on a specific day in a month. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Resume by a PS/2 keyboard wake...
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... Frequency (Mhz) Allows you want to operate at its best performance level. Press to confirm or to be configurable. (Default: Manual) GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 48 - Note: If your computer. Important It is highly recommended that is from 100 MHz to Auto. Options are dependent on...be set in accordance with DDR2 800 (or above) memory module(s). You must install the FSB 1600 MHz CPU with the CPU specifications. Auto lets BIOS automatically set this item to continue the POST. (Default) Disabled Enabled Disable this function. O.C. FSB1600 CPU ...
... Frequency (Mhz) Allows you want to operate at its best performance level. Press to confirm or to be configurable. (Default: Manual) GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 48 - Note: If your computer. Important It is highly recommended that is from 100 MHz to Auto. Options are dependent on...be set in accordance with DDR2 800 (or above) memory module(s). You must install the FSB 1600 MHz CPU with the CPU specifications. Auto lets BIOS automatically set this item to continue the POST. (Default) Disabled Enabled Disable this function. O.C. FSB1600 CPU ...
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Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- ing process when using the microphone function on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to set the volume at its middle level. (Note) If you cannot find... Volume. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume, go to complete. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Recording Control GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 74 - It is recommended that you set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. Then set the volume at a middle level...
Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- ing process when using the microphone function on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to set the volume at its middle level. (Note) If you cannot find... Volume. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume, go to complete. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Recording Control GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 74 - It is recommended that you set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. Then set the volume at a middle level...