Gigabyte GA-P31-ES3G user manual Installation and Configuration

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Installation and Configuration

(The following procedure uses Windows XP as the example operating system.)

A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive

1.Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit.

2.When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2).

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3.Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3).

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Contents GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Documentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Drivers Installation Optional Items GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications CPUBios Page Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Line Out Jack Green Line In Jack BlueMic In Jack Pink Internal Connectors PwrledGND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector 5 CPUFAN/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2/PWRFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATA20/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7Pwrled System Power LED Header Faudio Front Panel Audio HeaderFpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Spdifo S/PDIF Out HeaderFUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers Clrcmos Clearing Cmos JumperBattery CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderGA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Bios Setup Logo Screen Default Startup ScreenBios Setup Program Function Keys Sample Bios Version E4Main Menu „ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/SlaveHalt On Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a MemoryPassword Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityCPU Enhanced Halt C1ENote Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 NotePata IDE Set to On-Chip Sata ModeOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Sata Port 0/2 Set toUSB Controller Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionSata Port 1/3 Set to USB 2.0 ControllerOnboard Serial Port Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode Onboard Parallel PortSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN Power On by RingPME Event Wake Up Power On By Mouse Resume by AlarmHpet Mode Note Power On By KeyboardPnP/PCI Configurations Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM Reset Case Open StatusCurrent CPU Temperature CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Control Fine CPU Clock Ratio Note Robust Graphics BoosterCPU Clock Ratio Note CPU FrequencyCPU Host Frequency Mhz FSB1600 CPUCPU Host Clock Control PCI Express Frequency MhzFSB OverVoltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage ControlPCI-E OverVoltage Control Gmch OverVoltage ControlLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversApplication Software Technical ManualsContact SystemDownload Center Before You Begin Xpress Recovery2System Requirements Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash UtilityUpdating the Bios Page Using @BIOS Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityAfter Updating the Bios EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information TableMeter Mode Button Information Table Easy Energy Saver Interface Meter ModeEasy Energy Saver Total Mode Button Information Table Total ModeStealth Mode Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring Speakers Front Speaker Out Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Configuring Sound EffectMuting 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 Recording the Sound Using the Sound RecorderPlaying the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Regulatory Notices Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Statements Our Commitment to Preserving the EnvironmentChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Appendix GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Contact Us B.T. INC USA MexicoGigabyte Global Service System