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GA-P31-ES3G Users ManualMotherboard GA-P31-ES3G Jul. 24Motherboard GA-P31-ES3GCopyright DisclaimerDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Installation1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationChapter 3 Drivers Installation Chapter 4 Unique FeaturesChapter 5 Appendix 4-2-1Box Contents Optional ItemsGA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Layout GA-P31-ES3GPCI Express Bus Block Diagram3 PCI Express Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications x 24-pin ATX main power connector Page 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 1-3-1 Installing the CPUCPU Socket Lever Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin 1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerDirection of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin 1-4 Installing the Memory 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration1-4-2 Installing a Memory 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot1-6 Back Panel Connectors Coaxial S/PDIF Out ConnectorPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Parallel PortMic In Jack Pink Line In Jack BlueLine Out Jack Green 1-7 Internal Connectors BATTERYATX12V FAUDIO1/2 ATX12V/ATX 2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector +5V Only for 2x12-pinATX6 FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3/4/5 CPUFAN/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2/PWRFAN Fan Headers+12V / Speed Control SYSFAN1/SYSFAN27 IDE IDE Connector 8 SATA20/1/2/3 SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7SATA23 7 SATA22 SATA21 7 SATA209 PWRLED System Power LED Header 10 FAUDIO Front Panel Audio Header11 FPANEL Front Panel Header 12 CDIN CD In Connector 13 SPDIFO S/PDIF Out Header14 FUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers 15 CLRCMOS Clearing CMOS Jumper17 BATTERY 16 CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderGA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Chapter 2 BIOS Setup A. The LOGO Screen Default 2-1 Startup ScreenB. The POST Screen DEL BIOS Setup/Q-FlashSample BIOS Version E4 BIOS Setup Program Function Keys2-2 The Main Menu Main Menu Help„ Standard CMOS Features „ Advanced BIOS Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsStandard CMOS Features DateTime IDE Channel 0 Master/SlaveDrive A Floppy 3 Mode SupportHalt On MemoryAdvanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Password CheckLimit CPUID Max. to 3 Note No-Execute Memory Protect NoteCPU Enhanced Halt C1ENote CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 NoteIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDEOn-Chip SATA Mode PATA IDE Set toSMART LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function SATA Port 1/3 Set toUSB Controller USB 2.0 ControllerOnboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial PortOnboard Parallel Port Parallel Port ModePower Management Setup Power On by RingACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTNResume by Alarm Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard KB Power ON PasswordPnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ AssignmentPCI2 IRQ Assignment PCI3 IRQ AssignmentReset Case Open Status Current CPU TemperatureCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Control MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T Robust Graphics BoosterCPU Clock Ratio Note Fine CPU Clock Ratio NoteO.C. FSB1600 CPU CPU Host Clock ControlCPU Host Frequency Mhz PCI Express Frequency MhzDDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage ControlFSB OverVoltage Control GMCH OverVoltage ControlLoad Optimized DefaultsSaveY/N?& ExitN Setup 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults2-11 Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password 2-12Supervisor Password User Password2-13 Save & Exit Setup 2-14 Exit Without SavingChapter 3 Drivers Installation 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers3-2 Application Software 3-3 Technical Manuals3-4 Contact 3-5 SystemDrivers Installation This page provides the basic system information3-6 Download Center Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2Before You Begin System RequirementsInstallation and Configuration A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage Figure 4. Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space black stripe along the topFigure 5. Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2 D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2E. Removing the Backup 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash UtilityA. Before You Begin What is DualBIOSTM?B. Updating the BIOS Copy BIOS completed - PassStep 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility B. Using @BIOSC. After Updating the BIOS 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information TableMeter Mode - Button Information Table 4-4 Easy Energy SaverThe Easy Energy Saver Interface A. Meter Mode C. Stealth Mode B. Total ModeTotal Mode - Button Information Table 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioA. Configuring Speakers Chapter 5 AppendixFront Speaker Out B. Configuring Sound Effect C. Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio ModuleD.Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effect tabA. Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable 5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF OutB. Configuring S/PDIF out 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list Recording ControlPlaying the Sound 5-1-4 Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure cooler power cablecooler on the CPU to the motherboardThe power supply device, connectormonitor might fail CPU or CPU socketWEEE Symbol Statement 5-3 Regulatory StatementsRegulatory Notices Our Commitment to Preserving the EnvironmentChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Appendix GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Contact Us y G.B.T. INC. - U.S.Ay G.B.T. INC USA - Mexico y Thailandy GIGABYTE Global Service System y Swedeny Italy y Spain