Gigabyte GA-P31-ES3G User Manual

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 53
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 53
3-2 Application Software ....................................................................................... 54
3-3 Technical Manuals .......................................................................................... 54
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 55
3-5 System........................................................................................................... 55
3-6 Download Center............................................................................................ 56
Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 57
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 57
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 62
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 62
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 65
4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro ............................................................................................. 66
4-4 Easy Energy Saver ...................................................................................... 67
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 69
5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 69
5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 69
5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out ....................................................................................... 72
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 73
5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 75
5-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 76
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 76
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 77
5-3 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................... 79

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