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Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L User Manual

Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L
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Box Contents
GA-G31M-ES2L or GA-G31M-ES2C motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
User's Manual
One IDE cable
Two SATA 3Gb/s cables
I/O Shield
Optional Items
Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R)
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)
2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)
S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-0*R)
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
The motherboard image is for reference only.

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.8 V
Number of memory slots2
Maximum internal memory4 GB
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturerIntel
USB 2.0 connectors8
Power fan connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors1
S/PDIF out portNo
Headphone outputs3
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 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) ports0
Audio chipRealtek ALC883
Power source typeATX
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows Vista, XP
BIOS typeAWARD
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111C
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit
Trial softwareNorton Internet Security
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth194 mm
Width244 mm

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Copyright Information

Disclaimer

Documentation Classifications

Identifying Motherboard Revision

Box Contents

Optional Items

Motherboard Layout

Block Diagram

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Safety and handling guidelines before installation.

1-2 Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard.

1-3 CPU and Cooler Installation

Instructions for installing the CPU and its cooler.

1-4 Memory Installation

Guide for installing RAM modules into the motherboard.

1-5 Expansion Card Installation

Instructions for inserting PCI/PCIe cards into expansion slots.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

Description of ports located on the motherboard's rear panel.

1-7 Internal Connectors

Identification and function of internal motherboard headers.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Overview of the screen displayed during system boot.

2-2 The Main Menu

Introduction to the main BIOS setup interface and navigation.

2-3 Standard CMOS Features

Configuration of basic system settings like date, time, and IDE devices.

2-4 Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot order, CPU features, and display options.

2-5 Integrated Peripherals

Configuration for onboard devices like SATA, USB, and LAN.

2-6 Power Management Setup

Options for managing system power states and ACPI features.

2-8 PC Health Status

Monitoring of system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Advanced settings for CPU, memory, and voltage tuning.

2-13 Save & Exit Setup

Saving BIOS changes and exiting the setup utility.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Process for installing essential system drivers.

3-2 Application Software

Details on included utilities and software.

3-3 Technical Manuals

Information on accessing guides and documentation.

3-6 Download Center

Links to GIGABYTE website for updates.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Utility for system backup and restoration.

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Tools for updating system BIOS.

4-3 EasyTune 6

Software for system tuning and overclocking.

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1 Configuring Audio

Guide to setting up audio jacks and features.

5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording

Steps for setting up and using microphone input.

5-2 Troubleshooting

Guidance for resolving system issues.

5-3 Regulatory Statements

Compliance and environmental information.

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