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Intel GA-G31M-S2L, GA-G31M-S2C user manual Unique Features

Models: GA-G31M-S2C GA-G31M-S2L

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Unique Features			Support for @BIOS
		Support for Download Center
		Support for Q-Flash
		Support for EasyTune (Note 2)
		Support for Xpress Install
		Support for Xpress Recovery2
		Support for Virtual DualBIOS
	Bundled Software	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System		Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP
Form Factor			Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.3cm

(Note 1) Based on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup.

(Note 2) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

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Intel GA-G31M-S2L, GA-G31M-S2C user manual Unique Features

Contents

GA-G31M-S2L GA-G31M-S2C Users ManualMotherboard MotherboardGA-G31M-S2L Aug. 31, GA-G31M-S2LMotherboard MotherboardGA-G31M-S2C Jun. 30, GA-G31M-S2CDocumentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Chapter 3 Drivers Installation GA-G31M-S2Lor GA-G31M-S2Cmotherboard Box ContentsOptional Items Motherboard driver disk Users ManualGA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2CMotherboard Layout GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2CPCIe CLK Page Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications x 24-pinATX main power connector Unique Features 1-3Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 1-3-1Installing the CPUStep Completely raise the CPU socket lever Step 1-3-2Installing the CPU Cooler 1-4Installing the Memory 1-4-1Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationStep 1-4-2Installing a MemoryStep 1-5Installing an Expansion Card Parallel Port 1-6Back Panel ConnectorsPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Serial PortMic In Jack Pink Line In Jack BlueLine Out Jack Green RJ-45LAN Port1-7Internal Connectors GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard 5FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3/4 CPU FAN/SYS FAN Fan Headers6IDE IDE Connector GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard8PWR_LED System Power LED Header 9BATBATTERY10 F_PANEL Front Panel Header 12CD_IN CD In Connector 11F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header13SPDIF_O S/PDIF Out Header 14F USB1/F USB2 USB Headers15CLR_CMOS Clearing CMOS Jumper 16CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderGA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard Chapter 2 BIOS Setup <F9> : Xpress Recovery2 2-1Startup ScreenFunction Keys <DEL> : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F12> : Boot Menu2-2The Main Menu Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-S2LD9aBIOS Setup Program Function Keys „Power Management Setup „Standard CMOS Features„Advanced BIOS Features „PnP/PCI ConfigurationsTime Standard CMOS FeaturesDate IDE Channel 0 Master/SlaveHalt On Drive AFloppy 3 Mode Support MemoryFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Advanced BIOS FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority Password CheckNo-ExecuteMemory Protect Note CPU Multi-Threading NoteLimit CPUID Max. to 3 Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteOn-ChipFrame Buffer Size Init Display FirstOnboard VGA On-ChipSATA Mode Integrated PeripheralsOn-ChipPrimary PCI IDE PATA IDE Set toUSB Controller SMART LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionSATA Port 1/3 Set to USB 2.0 ControllerOnboard Parallel Port Onboard LAN Boot ROMOnboard Serial Port Parallel Port ModePME Event Wake Up Power On by RingSoft-Offby PWR-BTTN Power Management SetupPower On By Keyboard Resume by AlarmPower On By Mouse KB Power ON PasswordPCI2 IRQ Assignment 2-7PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI1 IRQ Assignment CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent CPU Temperature PC Health StatusCPU Clock Ratio Note MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.TRobust Graphics Booster CPU Host Clock ControlPCI Express Frequency Mhz High Speed DRAM DLL SettingsCPU Host Frequency Mhz Performance EnhanceNormal CPU Vcore FSB OverVoltage ControlCPU Voltage Control GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard 2-10Load Fail-SafeDefaults2-11Load Optimized Defaults Supervisor Password Set Supervisor/User Password2-12 User Password2-13Save & Exit Setup 2-14Exit Without SavingChapter 3 Drivers Installation 3-1Installing Chipset DriversGA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard 3-2Software Applications3-3Driver CD Information 3-4Hardware Information 3-5Contact UsGA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard Before You Begin Chapter 4 Unique Features4-1Xpress Recovery2 System RequirementsInstallation and Configuration Page 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 A. Before You Begin 4-2BIOS Update Utilities4-2-1Updating the BIOS with the Q-FlashUtility B. Updating the BIOS Step C. Options and Instructions 4-2-2Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityB. Installing and Using @BIOS A. Before You BeginStep Button Information Table 4-3EasyTune 5 ProThe EasyTune 5 Pro Interface GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1-1Configuring 2/4/5.1-ChannelAudioA. Configuring Speakers 5-1Configuring Audio Input and OutputStep Speakers or HeadphonesStep 2-ChannelSpeakersD. Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only B. Configuring Sound EffectC.Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module S/PDIF out 5-1-2Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable OptionalA. Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable B. Configuring S/PDIF out 5-1-3Configuring Microphone Recording Step StepPlaying the Sound 5-1-4Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound 5-2Troubleshooting 5-2-1Frequently Asked Questions5-2-2Troubleshooting Procedure GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboardCheck if there is display on your monitor Regulatory Notices WEEE Symbol StatementRegulatory Statements Our Commitment to Preserving the EnvironmentChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard Appendix GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard Contact Us Marketing question, please link to yGIGABYTE Global Service SystemTo submit a technical or non-technicalSales Then select your language to enter the system