Gigabyte GA-P31-ES3G User Manual

GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 12 -
Unique Features  Support for @BIOS
 Support for Download Center
 Support for Q-Flash
 Support for EasyTune
(Note 4)
 Support for Xpress Install
 Support for Xpress Recovery2
 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
 Support for Easy Energy Saver
(Note 5)
Bundled Software  Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System  Support for Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Vista/XP
Form Factor  ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.4cm
(Note 1) Based on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system
usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. For example,
4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup.
(Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the
multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
(Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you
install.
(Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
(Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel
®
Core
TM
2 Extreme/ Core
TM
2 Quad/
Core
TM
2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable
support for Easy Energy Saver.

Gigabyte GA-P31-ES3G 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 in 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 ALC888
Audio output channels	5.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000
BIOS type	AWARD
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111C
Networking features	10/100/1000 Mbit
Trial software	Norton Internet Security

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	194 mm
Width	305 mm