Gigabyte GA-G31M-S2L User Manual

GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 80 -
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to
solve the problem.
Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and
power cord etc.
The problem is verified and solved.
Yes
No
A
Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the
power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN
header properly?
Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.
Yes
Yes
START
Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis
or other metal objects.
Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V
power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.
No
Secure the CPU
cooler on the CPU.
Connect the CPU
cooler power cable
to the motherboard.
No
Correctly insert the
memory into the
memory socket.
Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults"
(or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save
changes and exit BIOS Setup.
(Continued...)
The problem is verified and solved.
The problem is verified and solved.
Isolate the short
circuit.

Gigabyte GA-G31M-S2L Specifications

General

Number of memory slots	2
Maximum internal memory	4 GB
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	1
Special features	-@BIOS -Q-Flash -EasyTune -Xpress Install -Xpress Recovery2 -Virtual Dual BIOS
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.
Audio chip	Realtek ALC662
Power source type	ATX
Audio output channels	5.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000
Graphics card	-

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	193 mm
Width	243 mm