Gigabyte GA-P31-ES3G user manual Copyright, Disclaimer, Documentation Classifications

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Copyright

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Disclaimer

Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.

Documentation Classifications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.

For product-related information, check on our website at:

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

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Contents GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Identifying Your Motherboard Revision CopyrightDisclaimer Documentation ClassificationsTable of Contents Drivers Installation Optional Items GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Precautions Hardware InstallationCPU Product SpecificationsBios Page Installing the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installing the MemoryInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Line In Jack Blue Line Out Jack GreenMic In Jack Pink Pwrled Internal ConnectorsGND 5 CPUFAN/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2/PWRFAN Fan Headers FDD Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorSATA20/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7 IDE IDE ConnectorFaudio Front Panel Audio Header Pwrled System Power LED HeaderFpanel Front Panel Header Spdifo S/PDIF Out Header Cdin CD In ConnectorClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper FUSB1/FUSB2 USB HeadersCI Chassis Intrusion Header BatteryGA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Bios Setup Startup Screen Logo Screen DefaultSample Bios Version E4 Bios Setup Program Function KeysMain Menu „ PnP/PCI Configurations „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 0 Master/SlaveMemory Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a Halt OnHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Password CheckCPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1ENoteSata Port 0/2 Set to On-Chip Sata ModeOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Pata IDE Set toUSB 2.0 Controller Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionSata Port 1/3 Set to USB ControllerOnboard Parallel Port Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode Onboard Serial PortPower On by Ring Soft-Off by PWR-BTTNPME Event Wake Up Power On By Keyboard Resume by AlarmHpet Mode Note Power On By MousePnP/PCI Configurations CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent CPU Temperature Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPMCPU Smart FAN Control CPU Frequency Robust Graphics BoosterCPU Clock Ratio Note Fine CPU Clock Ratio NotePCI Express Frequency Mhz FSB1600 CPUCPU Host Clock Control CPU Host Frequency MhzGmch OverVoltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage ControlPCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage ControlLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstalling Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationTechnical Manuals Application SoftwareSystem ContactDownload Center Xpress Recovery2 Before You BeginSystem Requirements Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive Installation and ConfigurationPage Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Accessing Xpress Recovery2Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Removing the BackupExiting Xpress Recovery2 Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios Page Updating the Bios with the @BIOS Utility Using @BIOSAfter Updating the Bios EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table EasyTune 5 ProEasy Energy Saver Interface Meter Mode Meter Mode Button Information TableEasy Energy Saver Total Mode Total Mode Button Information TableStealth Mode Configuring Audio Input and Output Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioConfiguring Speakers Front Speaker Out Configuring Sound Effect Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio ModuleMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring S/PDIF Out Configuring S/PDIF outConneting a S/PDIF out Cable Configuring Microphone Recording Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list Using the Sound Recorder Recording the SoundPlaying the Sound Frequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingStart Troubleshooting ProcedureEND Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Statements Regulatory NoticesChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Appendix GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard B.T. INC USA Mexico Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System