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GA-G31M-S2C, GA-G31M-S2L user manual
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Contents
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Table of Contents
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GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout
GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C
Only for GA-G31M-S2L. Only for GA-G31M-S2C.
Block Diagram
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
1-2 Product Specifications
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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
1-4 Installing the Memory
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration
1-4-2 Installing a Memory
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Parallel Port
Serial Port
D-Sub Port
RJ-45 LAN Port
Line In Jack (Blue)
Line Out Jack (Green)
Mic In Jack (Pink)
1-7 Internal Connectors
1/2)ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)
6) IDE (IDE Connector)
7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7)
8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)
9) BAT(BATTERY)
10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
12) CD_IN (CD In Connector)
14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers)
13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)
16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
2-1 Startup Screen
2-2 The Main Menu
(Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-S2L D9a)
BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
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2-3 Standard CMOS Features
Date
Time
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave
IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave
Drive A
Floppy 3 Mode Support
Halt On
Memory
2-4 Advanced BIOS Features
Hard Disk Boot Priority
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Password Check
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
CPU Multi-Threading
Limit CPUID Max. to 3
No-Execute Memory Protect
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2)
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2-5 Integrated Peripherals
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
On-Chip SATA Mode
PATA IDE Set to
SATA Port 0/2 Set to
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Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
2-6 Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
PME Event Wake Up
Power On by Ring
Resume by Alarm
HPET Support
HPET Mode
Power On By Mouse
Power On By Keyboard
2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI1 IRQ Assignment
PCI2 IRQ Assignment
2-8 PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status
Case Opened
Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V
Current CPU Temperature
2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster
CPU Clock Ratio
CPU Host Clock Control
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2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password
2-13 Save & Exit Setup
2-14 Exit Without Saving
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers
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Chapter 4 Unique Features
4-1 Xpress Recovery2
Before You Begin:
System Requirements:
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B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2
C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2
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4-2 BIOS Update Utilities
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility
A. Before You Begin:
B. Updating the BIOS
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B. Installing and Using @BIOS:
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
A. Before You Begin:
C. Options and Instructions:
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Button Information Table
4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro
The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface
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A. Configuring Speakers:
Chapter 5 Appendix
5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output
5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio
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5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional)
S/PDIF out:
A. Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable:
B. Configuring S/PDIF out:
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording
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5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder
Recording the Sound:
Playing the Sound:
5-2 Troubleshooting
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure
Appendix- 81 -
Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Notices
Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table
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