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Troubleshooting
Specs
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1-4-1Dual Channel Memory Configuration
When a Cable Problem Occurs
Reset Case Open Status
SMART LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function
BIOS Setup
Load Fail-SafeDefaults
Resume by Alarm
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Contents
Users Manual
GA-G31M-S2L GA-G31M-S2C
GA-G31M-S2L Aug. 31,
Motherboard
Motherboard
GA-G31M-S2L
GA-G31M-S2C Jun. 30,
Motherboard
Motherboard
GA-G31M-S2C
Disclaimer
Copyright
Documentation Classifications
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
Table of Contents
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
Optional Items
Box Contents
GA-G31M-S2Lor GA-G31M-S2Cmotherboard
Motherboard driver disk Users Manual
GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C
GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2CMotherboard Layout
PCIe CLK
Page
1-1Installation Precautions
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Product Specifications
x 24-pinATX main power connector
Unique Features
1-3-1Installing the CPU
1-3Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Step Completely raise the CPU socket lever Step
1-3-2Installing the CPU Cooler
1-4-1Dual Channel Memory Configuration
1-4Installing the Memory
Step
1-4-2Installing a Memory
Step
1-5Installing an Expansion Card
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
1-6Back Panel Connectors
Parallel Port
Serial Port
Line Out Jack Green
Line In Jack Blue
Mic In Jack Pink
RJ-45LAN Port
1-7Internal Connectors
GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard
3/4 CPU FAN/SYS FAN Fan Headers
5FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector
GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard
6IDE IDE Connector
9BATBATTERY
8PWR_LED System Power LED Header
10 F_PANEL Front Panel Header
11F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header
12CD_IN CD In Connector
14F USB1/F USB2 USB Headers
13SPDIF_O S/PDIF Out Header
16CI Chassis Intrusion Header
15CLR_CMOS Clearing CMOS Jumper
GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
Function Keys <DEL> : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash
2-1Startup Screen
<F9> : Xpress Recovery2
<F12> : Boot Menu
BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-S2LD9a
2-2The Main Menu
Advanced BIOS Features
Standard CMOS Features
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
Date
Standard CMOS Features
Time
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave
Floppy 3 Mode Support
Drive A
Halt On
Memory
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Advanced BIOS Features
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Password Check
Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Note
CPU Multi-Threading Note
No-ExecuteMemory Protect Note
CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note
Onboard VGA
Init Display First
On-ChipFrame Buffer Size
On-ChipPrimary PCI IDE
Integrated Peripherals
On-ChipSATA Mode
PATA IDE Set to
SATA Port 1/3 Set to
SMART LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function
USB Controller
USB 2.0 Controller
Onboard Serial Port
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
Soft-Offby PWR-BTTN
Power On by Ring
PME Event Wake Up
Power Management Setup
Power On By Mouse
Resume by Alarm
Power On By Keyboard
KB Power ON Password
PCI1 IRQ Assignment
2-7PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI2 IRQ Assignment
Current CPU Temperature
Reset Case Open Status
CPU Warning Temperature
PC Health Status
Robust Graphics Booster
MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T
CPU Clock Ratio Note
CPU Host Clock Control
CPU Host Frequency Mhz
High Speed DRAM DLL Settings
PCI Express Frequency Mhz
Performance Enhance
CPU Voltage Control
FSB OverVoltage Control
Normal CPU Vcore
2-11Load Optimized Defaults
2-10Load Fail-SafeDefaults
GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard
2-12
Set Supervisor/User Password
Supervisor Password
User Password
2-14Exit Without Saving
2-13Save & Exit Setup
3-1Installing Chipset Drivers
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
3-3Driver CD Information
3-2Software Applications
GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard
3-5Contact Us
3-4Hardware Information
GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard
4-1Xpress Recovery2
Chapter 4 Unique Features
Before You Begin
System Requirements
Installation and Configuration
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C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2
B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2
E. Removing the Backup
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2
F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2
4-2-1Updating the BIOS with the Q-FlashUtility
4-2BIOS Update Utilities
A. Before You Begin
B. Updating the BIOS
Step
B. Installing and Using @BIOS
4-2-2Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
C. Options and Instructions
A. Before You Begin
Step
The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface
4-3EasyTune 5 Pro
Button Information Table
GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard
A. Configuring Speakers
5-1-1Configuring 2/4/5.1-ChannelAudio
Chapter 5 Appendix
5-1Configuring Audio Input and Output
Step
Speakers or Headphones
Step
2-ChannelSpeakers
C.Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module
B. Configuring Sound Effect
D. Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only
A. Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable
5-1-2Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable Optional
S/PDIF out
B. Configuring S/PDIF out
5-1-3Configuring Microphone Recording
Step
Step
Recording the Sound
5-1-4Using the Sound Recorder
Playing the Sound
5-2-1Frequently Asked Questions
5-2Troubleshooting
GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard
5-2-2Troubleshooting Procedure
Check if there is display on your monitor
Regulatory Statements
WEEE Symbol Statement
Regulatory Notices
Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table
GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard
Appendix
GA-G31M-S2L/S2CMotherboard
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