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...included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- sive global distributor of this : "REV: X.X." For product-related...motherboard is exclusively licensed to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Copyright © 2008...
...included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- sive global distributor of this : "REV: X.X." For product-related...motherboard is exclusively licensed to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Copyright © 2008...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 SoftwareApplications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 SoftwareApplications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
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Box Contents GA-P31-S3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
Box Contents GA-P31-S3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
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... sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot...
... sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot...
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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 ... v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel P31 BIOS for one time only. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the... POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. To show the BIOS...
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 ... v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel P31 BIOS for one time only. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the... POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. To show the BIOS...
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.... After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can press Xpress... Install to restart your optional drive. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install other applications included...
.... After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can press Xpress... Install to restart your optional drive. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install other applications included...
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3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 54 -
3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 54 -
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3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 - Drivers Installation
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...; It is recommended to back up a hard drive than to restore it. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 57...
...; It is recommended to back up a hard drive than to restore it. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 57...
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...driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to start backing up your hard drive. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for P31-S3G...When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 12 GA-P31-S3G Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Xpress ...
...driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to start backing up your hard drive. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for P31-S3G...When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 12 GA-P31-S3G Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Xpress ...
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...; Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Options and Instructions: 1. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs.... This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS Using the ...
...; Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Options and Instructions: 1. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs.... This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS Using the ...
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...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. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz sampling ...rate. For example, users can listen to access the Audio Control Panel. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel ...
...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. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz sampling ...rate. For example, users can listen to access the Audio Control Panel. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel ...
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... same time. Step 2: Connect your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 74 - 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 microphone to access the Audio Control Panel.
... same time. Step 2: Connect your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 74 - 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 microphone to access the Audio Control Panel.