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Question posted by m5tke on August 23rd, 2014

How To Update Bios Of Gigabyte Ga-g31m-es2l Motherboard Flash Drive

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Answer #1: Posted by hitesh1531 on June 4th, 2017 3:47 AM

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A. Before You Begin:

1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your

motherboard model.

2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. g31mes2l.f1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive,

or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

3. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can

access Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in

BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard

drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to

access Q-Flash.

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Manual - Page 4

Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ... Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 40 2-6 Power Management Setup 43...

Manual - Page 10

...61559; Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)  Integrated ...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) Only for GA-G31M-ES2C. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard...

Manual - Page 12

GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor  Support for @BIOS  Support for Q-Flash  Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue  Support for ...Based on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you need connect with the port ...

Manual - Page 16

... in Dual Channel mode. 1. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn...

Manual - Page 18

...securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card...

Manual - Page 19

... to this port for GA-G31M-ES2L. - 19 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Use this port. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to 1 Gbps data rate. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The parallel...

Manual - Page 26

...is in S1 sleep state. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 26 - The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is operating....system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to indicate the problem. Speaker ...

Manual - Page 32

.... GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 32 - To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. 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 the key to enter BIOS...

Manual - Page 33

...BIOS Setup Help for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS... sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-ES2L A02) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software  Standard CMOS Features  Advanced BIOS Features  Integrated ...

Manual - Page 34

...system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc.  Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to ... profile name, use this task.) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up ...

Manual - Page 36

.... Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 36 - Cylinder Number of sectors. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of heads. Sector Number of cylinders. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved...

Manual - Page 40

... is configurable only if the On-Chip SATA Mode is set to settings. Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to Combined. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 40 - Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. Auto Lets BIOS set SATA devices to be automatically set to operate in SATA mode. Combined allows a maximum of 4 ATA devices to Combined...

Manual - Page 46

... will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 46 - You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled.... Current CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ ...

Manual - Page 48

...1V increment. System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set this item to 200 MHz. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 48 - For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the...0.1V to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock...

Manual - Page 50

... CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 50...

Manual - Page 52

... without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 52 - This saves the changes to the CMOS. Press or... .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit...

Manual - Page 56

The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.

Manual - Page 60

... pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60 - For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the...

Manual - Page 62

... boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 62 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. The...

Manual - Page 66

... taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for Easy Energy Saver. Re-enter the application only if you want to make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and PU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to work with Dynamic CPU Frequency Function; B. Total Mode - GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 -