Preface

Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 2.0

Disclaimer

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Trademark Recognition

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the systems manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard
Describes features motherboard. Go to page 1
Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard
Describes installation motherboard components. Go to page 7

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility. Go to page 25
Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software
Describes the motherboard software Go to page 45
Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting
Provides basic trouble shooting tips Go to page 49

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface Chapter 1 i 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction...1 Feature....2 Motherboard Components...4

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety Precautions...7 Choosing a Computer Case..7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..7 Checking Jumper Settings...8
Setting Jumpers..8 Checking Jumper Settings...9 Jumper Settings..9

Installing Hardware..10

Installing the Processor...10 Installing Memory Modules..12 Expansion Slots...14 Connecting Optional Devices..16 Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive.19 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive.20
Connecting I/O Devices...21 Connecting Case Components...22

Front Panel Header...24

Chapter 3
The Standard Configuration...25 Entering the Setup Utility...25 Resetting the Default CMOS Values..26
Using BIOS 25 About the Setup Utility...25

Using BIOS...27

Standard CMOS Setup..28 Advanced Setup...30 Advanced Chipset Setup..33

Integrated Peripherals..34 Power Management Setup..35 PCI/PnP Setup..37 PC Health Status...37 Frequency/Voltage Control..40 Load Default Settings...41 Supervisor Password...41 User Password...42 Save & Exit Setup..42 Exit Without Saving..42 Updating the BIOS...43

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software 45 About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM..45 Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7.45

Running Setup...46

Manual Installation..48 Utility Software Reference..48

Chapter 5

Trouble Shooting 49 Start up problems during assembly..49 Start up problems after prolong use..49 Maintenance and care tips...50 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...51
Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction
Thank you for choosing the G31T-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket Intel Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core 2 Quad (Q6600/Q6700 G0)/Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron 4xx Series processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. The motherboard incorporates the G31 Northbridge (NB) and ICH7 Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency of 1333/ 1066/800 MHz using a scalable FSB Vcc_CPU. The memory controller supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 800/667. It supports two DDR2 Sockets with up to maximum memory of 4 GB. DDR2 Maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/ s in dual-channel symmetric mode assuming DDRMHz. High resolution graphics via one PCI Express slot, intended for Graphics Interface, are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.1. The ICH7 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI 2.3 compliant. In addition, one PCI Express x1 slot is supported, fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.0a. It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides 480 Mb/s bandwidth for eight USB 2.0 ports. One onboard IDE connector supports 2 IDE devices in Ultra ATA 100/66/33 mode. The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting four SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each. The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, COM1, VGA1 port, four USB ports, one LAN port, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-channel (optional) line-out.
Introducing the Motherboard

Feature Processor

The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core 2 Quad (Q6600/Q6700 G0)/Pentium Dual-Core/Celeron 4xx Series that carries the following features: Accommodates Intel Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core 2 Quad (Q6600/ Q6700 G0)/Pentium Dual-Core/Celeron 4xx Series processors Supports a system bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800 MHz Supports Hyper-Threading technology CPU
Hyper-Threading technology enables the operating system into thinking its hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate logical processors within the same physical processor.

Chipset

The G31 Northbridge (NB) and ICH7 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. G31 (NB) Supports 36-bit host bus addressing, allowing the CPU to access the entire 64 GB of the memory address space 2 GB/s point-to-point Direct Media Interface (DMI) to ICH7 (1 GB/s each direction) Supports 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR2 DRAM technologies for x8 and x16 devices One, 16-lane PCI Express port intended for Graphics Attach, compatible to the PCI Express* Base Specification revision 1.1 Enhanced DMA Controller, interrupt controller, and timer functions Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.0a Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 100/66/33

ICH7 (SB)

Memory
Supports DDR2 800/667 DDR SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs Up to 2 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 4 GB

Onboard LAN (optional)

The onboard LAN controller provides either of the following features: Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller for PCI ExpressTM Applications Integrated 10/100 transceiver Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1 Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

Audio (optional)

This motherboard may support either of the following Audio chipsets: 7.1 + 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.x audio requirements Direct Sound 3DTM compatible 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96k sample rate Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio requirements Direct Sound 3DTM compatible

Expansion Options

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: One PCI Express slot for Graphic Interface One PCI Express x1 Slot Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots One IDE connector that supports two IDE devices One floppy disk drive interface Four 7-pin SATA connectors

Integrated I/O

The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard One serial port One VGA port Four USB ports One LAN port Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-channel (optional) High Definition Audio output

DDR2 800

Expansion Slots

Installing Add-on Cards

The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboards features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboards capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
PCIEX1 Slot The PCI Express slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.1. PCI-E1 Slot The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.0a. This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2.3 compliant.

PCI1~2 Slots

Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation.
Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 3 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on card. 2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboards optional devices:
F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header for Azalia
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.
Pin Signal Name PORT 1L PORT 1R PORT 2R SENSE_SEND PORT 2L Pin 2 Signal Name AUD_GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETURN KEY SENSE2_RETURN
SATA1~4: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
Pin Signal Name Ground TXRXGround Pin Signal Name TX+ Ground RX+ -
F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers
The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.

Pin Signal Name USBPWR USBPWR USB_FP_P0USB_FP_P1USB_FP_P0+ USB_FP_P1+ GND GND Key USB_FP_OC0 Function Front Panel USB Power Front Panel USB Power USB Port 0 Negative Signal USB Port 1 Negative Signal USB Port 0 Positive Signal USB Port 1 Positive Signal Ground Ground No pin Overcurrent signal
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up.
CD_IN1: Analog Audio Input connector
Pin Signal Name CD_L GND GND CD_R Ground Ground CD In right channel Function CD In left channel

SPI_ROM: SPI ROM header

This 4 Mb ROM contains the programmable BIOS program.
Pin Signal Name CHIP SELECT VCC DATA OUTPUT HOLD WRITE PROTECT CLOCK CND DATA INPUT Select chip VCC data output hold BIOS write protect clock CND data input Function
LPT1: Onboard parallel port header
This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
Pin Signal Name STROBE PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK BUSK PE SLCT Pin Signal Name ALF ERROR INIT SLCTIN Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground
SPDIFO1: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
Pin Signal Name SPDIF +5VA Key GND 5V analog Power No pin Ground Function SPDIF digital output
Installing a Hard Dish Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive
This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CDROM drive.

About IDE Devices

Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface. IDE1: IDE Connector This motherboard supports four high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to 3.0 Gb/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect the CDROM to the IDE channel, and set up the hard drives on the SATA ports.
IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device users manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.

About SATA Connectors

Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives
To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.

SATA cable

(optional)

SATA power cable

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: 3 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply.
This motherboard does not support the Hot-Plug function.
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive
FDD: Floppy Disk Connector
Connect the single end of the floppy connector to the onboard floppy connector firstly, and then connect the remaining plugs on the other end to the floppy drives correspondingly. You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge of the cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.

Connecting I/O Devices

The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Serial Port (COM1) VGA Port LAN Port
Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or fax/modems. COM1 is identified by the system as COM1/3. Connect your monitor to the VGA port. Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network. Use the USB ports to connect USB devices. Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The first jack is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for stereo line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.
USB Ports Audio Ports (optional)
This motherboard may adopt 8-channel audio ports that correspond to the A,B, C, and E port respectively. In addition, all of the 3 ports, B, C, and E provide users with both right & left channels individually. Users please refer to the following note for specific port function definition.
A: Center & Woofer B: Back Surround C: Side Surround
D: Line-in E: Front Out F: Mic_in Rear
The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by changing the driver utility setting.
Connecting Case Components
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL1. Connect the case speaker cable to SPK1. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX1. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V1.

Connecting 24-pin power cable
The ATX1 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply. With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX1 match perfectly. 24-pin power cable
Connecting 4-pin power cable
The ATX12V1 power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V1 match perfectly. 4-pin power cable
CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector
Pin Signal Name GND +12V Function

Sense PWM

System Ground Power +12V Sensor PWM
Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.
SYS_FAN: System Cooling FAN Power Connector
System Ground Power +12V Sensor
ATX1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground PWRGD +5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Pin Signal Name +3.3V -12V Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground -5V +5V +5V +5V Ground
ATX12V1: ATX 12V Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V

SPK1: Internal speaker

Signal Name VCC Key NC Signal

Front Panel Header

The front panel header (F_PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:
Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function 1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+) HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-) RST_SW_N Reset Switch (-) RST_SW_P RSVD Reset Switch (+) Reserved 8 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-) PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+) PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-) No pin

10 Key

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Reset Switch

Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.

Power Switch

Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Standard CMOS Setup Advanced Setup Advanced Chipset Setup Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PCI/PnP Setup PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control Load Default Settings Supervisor Password User Password Load Default Settings? Exit Setup Save & Exit Without Saving [OK] [Cancel] +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F9: Optimized Defaults
: Move Enter : Select F1:General Help
v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>. Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information. Some options (marked with a triangle ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions with optimum performance. It is not suggested to change the default values in the BIOS setup and the manufacture takes no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: KEY

ESC +/-/ Enter F9 F10 F1

FUNCTION
Exits the current menu Scrolls through the items on a menu Modifies the selected fields values Select Loads an optimized setting for better performance Saves the current configuration and exits setup Displays a screen that describes all key functions
For the purpose of better product maintenance, we reserve the right to change the BIOS items presented in the manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only. Please visit our website for updated manual.

Load Default Settings

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select <OK> and then press <Enter> to install the defaults. Select <Cancel> and then press <Enter> to not install the defaults.

Supervisor Password

This page helps you install or change a password.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Supervisor Password Supervisor Password :Not Installed Press Enter Help item Install or Change the password.
Change Supervisor Password
Supervisor Password (Not Installed) This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter) You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password.

User Password

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password User Password : Not Installed Help item
User Password (Not Installed) This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.

Save & Exit Setup

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Exit Without Saving

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, select [OK] to discard changes and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu. If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the Discard Changes and Exit item and select [OK] to discard any changes you have made.

Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturers Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing. If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.) Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.) Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturers Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device. Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first.) At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AMINF340.EXE040706.ROM When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk. Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly. Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems, such as Windows XP/Vista/7. Always go to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using. In install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE by doubleclicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen.
The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.
Utilities Tab Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk. Information Tab Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.

Running Setup

Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:
1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:
The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing. The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
2. Click Next. The following screen appears:
Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.
Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.
Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select Allow to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

Manual Installation

Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard. Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder. If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.
Utility Software Reference
All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license. These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available software. This concludes Chapter 4.

Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly
After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips.
a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.
1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard, CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running. 2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit. 3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard. 4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit. 5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard. 6. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.
b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display
1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC. 2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly. 3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected. a. continuous 3 short beeps : memory not detected b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps : VGA not detected

Trouble Shooting

c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.
1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly. 2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.
Start up problems after prolong use

After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure. 1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup. 2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary. 3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place. 4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these component may be at fault.
Maintenance and care tips
Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can. 1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow. 2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content. 3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair. 4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity. 5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its lifespan. 6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart
Power Bu on is pressed but PC fails to start.
Check if Power Supply Unit (PSU) is working
AC power cord is plugged and PSU switch is turned on?
Any Beep sound is connected

if CPU 12V power

CLR CMOS and check
Problem with PSU or board? If board problem -> contact RMA
Check if monitor has display

Yes Yes

- If 3 short beeps: DIMM memory not properly inserted or memory failure - If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps: VGA not detected Check if monitor has display Restart the PC

Halt at POST screen

Turn on PSU switch or connect to wall socket and restart.

CLR CMOS and restart.

Board problem -> contact RMA

If fail, contact RMA

Peripheral device issue
HDD problem. System fail to start or unstable a er modify BIOS se ng. CLR CMOS and restart

CMOS setup error,

G31T-M (V1.0)

ECS G31T-M motherboard features the Intel Bearlake G31 and ICH7 chipsets, by supporting the latest Wolfdale, Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Duo processors; ECS G31T-M brings outstanding performance without high price tag. Award :
LGA775 socket for latest Intel *Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo / Pentium Dual-core (E21xx series)/Celeron 4xx processors FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz * G31T-M is capable to support Core 2 Quad Q6700 G0 and Q6600 G0

CHIPSET

Intel G31 & ICH7 North Bridge: Intel G31 South Bridge: Intel ICH7

GRAPHICS

Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 (GMA3100) Max Dynamic Video Memory : 287MB (Vista) / 384MB (XP)

MEMORY

Dual-channel DDR2 memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket support up to 4 GB Support DDR2 800/667 DDR SDRAM

EXPANSION SLOT

1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots

STORAGE

Supported by IntelICHx Ultra DMA100/66 devices 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s devices
Realtek ALC662 6-channel HD audio CODEC
Realtek RTL8101E 10/100 LAN

REAR PANEL I/O

1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors 4 x USB ports 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 1 x Audio port
INTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS & HEADERS
1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V connector 1 x FDD connector supports two 360K~2.88MB FDDs 4 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB Ports 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Front panel header 1 x Front panel audio header 1 x LPT1 header 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPDIF out header 1 x CD in header CPUFAN/SYSFAN connectors

SYSTEM BIOS

AMI BIOS with 8Mb SPI ROM Supports Plug and Play 1.0A, APM 1.2, Multi Boot, DMI Supports ACPI revision 1.0 specification

FORM FACTOR

Micro-ATX Size, 244mm*200mm