Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2C User Manual

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 55
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 55
3-2 Application Software ....................................................................................... 56
3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 56
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 57
3-5 System........................................................................................................... 57
3-6 Download Center ............................................................................................ 58
Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 59
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 59
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 64
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 64
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 67
4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro ............................................................................................. 68
4-4 Easy Energy Saver ...................................................................................... 69
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 71
5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 71
5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 71
5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional) ......................................................... 74
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 76
5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 78
5-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 79
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 79
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 80
5-3 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................... 82

Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2C Specifications

General

Memory voltage	1.8 V
Number of memory slots	2
Maximum internal memory	4 GB
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
USB 2.0 connectors	8
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	1
S/PDIF out port	No
Headphone outputs	3
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Audio chip	Realtek ALC883
Power source type	ATX
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows Vista, XP
Trial software	Norton Internet Security
Networking features	10/100 Mbit
BIOS type	AWARD

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	194 mm
Width	244 mm