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...channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC662 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for CD In ... supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge 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-S3G Motherboard...
...channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC662 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for CD In ... supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge 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-S3G Motherboard...
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GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.4cm (Note) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.4cm (Note) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
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.... 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended...
.... 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended...
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... direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR2... GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list...
... direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR2... GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list...
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...(s). 7. 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 the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card...• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your computer. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your card. After installing all...
...(s). 7. 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 the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card...• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your computer. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your card. After installing all...
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... parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides...
... parallel port is occurring • When removing the cable connected to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides...
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... used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are designed with fan speed control design. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The types of the... MB, and 2.88 MB. The black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to...
... used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are designed with fan speed control design. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The types of the... MB, and 2.88 MB. The black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to...
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... SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. SATAII2 7 1 1 7 SATAII3 SATAII0 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-P31-S3G Motherboard 1 7 SATAII1 - 24 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If...
... SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. SATAII2 7 1 1 7 SATAII3 SATAII0 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-P31-S3G Motherboard 1 7 SATAII1 - 24 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If...
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... 6 NC 7 GND 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 FAUDIO_JD 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 how to activate AC'97 functioninality via...chassis to indicate system power status. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio...
... 6 NC 7 GND 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 FAUDIO_JD 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 how to activate AC'97 functioninality via...chassis to indicate system power status. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio...
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... the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with your optical drive to the... header. Incorrect connection may connect the audio cable that supports digital audio in. Pin No. Pin No. 11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) You may render the device unusable or even result in...
... the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with your optical drive to the... header. Incorrect connection may connect the audio cable that supports digital audio in. Pin No. Pin No. 11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) You may render the device unusable or even result in...
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... 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...
... 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...
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...Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other... The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 36 - If you to None. Halt on Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to specify ...
...Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other... The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 36 - If you to None. Halt on Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to specify ...
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... party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor...
... party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor...
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... (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (...function when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. set this item to Enabled for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. Set this feature. Virtualization ...about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. With virtualization, one CPU core. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 38 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the...
... (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (...function when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. set this item to Enabled for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. Set this feature. Virtualization ...about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. With virtualization, one CPU core. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 38 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the...
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.../Slave Sets the IDE channels to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Enabled...
.../Slave Sets the IDE channels to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Enabled...
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... Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 40 - Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd... USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be automatically set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. USB Controller Enables or ...
... Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 40 - Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd... USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be automatically set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. USB Controller Enables or ...
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Soft-Off by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to turn off the system. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 42 - The system can be turned off . Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. When signaled by .... S1(POS) Enables the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled...
Soft-Off by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to turn off the system. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 42 - The system can be turned off . Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. When signaled by .... S1(POS) Enables the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to turn ... function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Note: you install 32-bit Windows® Vista...
HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to turn ... function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Note: you install 32-bit Windows® Vista...
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...Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. Enabled will allow for the installed CPU. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 46 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values ...memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in ...
...Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. Enabled will allow for the installed CPU. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 46 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values ...memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in ...