Drivers Installation | Gigabyte GA-P31-ES3G manual

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

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Gigabyte GA-P31-ES3G user manual Drivers Installation

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GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Disclaimer CopyrightDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard Revision Table of Contents Drivers Installation Optional Items GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Precautions Hardware Installation CPU Product Specifications Bios Page Installing the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler CPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installing the Memory Installing a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Mic In Jack Pink Line In Jack BlueLine Out Jack Green Pwrled Internal Connectors GND 5 CPUFAN/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2/PWRFAN Fan Headers FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector SATA20/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7 IDE IDE Connector Faudio Front Panel Audio Header Pwrled System Power LED Header Fpanel Front Panel Header Spdifo S/PDIF Out Header Cdin CD In Connector Clrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper FUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers CI Chassis Intrusion Header Battery GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Bios Setup Startup Screen Logo Screen Default Main Menu Sample Bios Version E4Bios Setup Program Function Keys „ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI Configurations Time DateIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave Drive a Floppy 3 Mode SupportHalt On Memory First/Second/Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityPassword Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability No-Execute Memory Protect Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteCPU Enhanced Halt C1ENote CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 Note On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Sata ModePata IDE Set to Sata Port 0/2 Set to Sata Port 1/3 Set to Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionUSB Controller USB 2.0 Controller Parallel Port Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMOnboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel Port PME Event Wake Up Power On by RingSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN Hpet Mode Note Resume by AlarmPower On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard PnP/PCI Configurations Current CPU Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU Warning Temperature CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Clock Ratio Note Robust Graphics BoosterFine CPU Clock Ratio Note CPU Frequency CPU Host Clock Control FSB1600 CPUCPU Host Frequency Mhz PCI Express Frequency Mhz PCI-E OverVoltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage ControlFSB OverVoltage Control Gmch OverVoltage Control Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit Setup Installing Chipset Drivers Drivers Installation Technical Manuals Application Software System Contact Download Center System Requirements Xpress Recovery2Before You Begin Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive Installation and ConfigurationPage Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios Page After Updating the Bios Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityUsing @BIOS EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table EasyTune 5 Pro Easy Energy Saver Easy Energy Saver Interface Meter ModeMeter Mode Button Information Table Stealth Mode Total ModeTotal Mode Button Information Table Configuring Speakers Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Front Speaker Out Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring Sound EffectActivating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Configuring S/PDIF OutConfiguring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list Playing the Sound Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Start Troubleshooting Procedure END Regulatory Statements Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Notices Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Appendix GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard B.T. INC USA Mexico Contact Us Gigabyte Global Service System