Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green Off LAN Port 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: State Blinking Off Description Data transmission or receiving is occurring No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Line In Jack (Blue)

The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out Jack (Green)

The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio."
Only for GA-G31M-S2C. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 -

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8)

ATX_12V ATX CPU_FAN SYS_FAN FDD IDE SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 PWR_LED
9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16)
BAT F_PANEL F_AUDIO CD_IN SPDIF_O F_USB1 / F_USB2 CLR_CMOS CI
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 Hardware Installation
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (400W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. When using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x10 power supply.

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the beep codes description. It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

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BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc.
The following screen may appear when the computer boots.
Motherboard Model BIOS Version
Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a. <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00

Function Keys

Function Keys: <DEL> : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F9> : Xpress Recovery2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the <F9> key can be used for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." <F12> : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press <Enter> to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press <Esc>. The system will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. <End> : Q-Flash Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first.

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The Main Menu
Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.
(Sample BIOS Version: GA-G31M-S2L D9a)

Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date.
Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to CHS. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large.
IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave
IDE Auto-Detection Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below: Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), Large. - 37 BIOS Setup
The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector Number of cylinders. Number of heads. Write precompensation cylinder. Landing zone. Number of sectors.

Drive A

Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5".

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)

(Note)

This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 BIOS Setup
CPU Multi-Threading (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that supports multi-core technology. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading capability. (Default) Disabled Enables only one CPU core.
Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled)
No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)
Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled)
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)
Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note)
Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. (Default: Enabled)

CPU EIST Function (Note)

Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled)
Virtualization Technology (Note)
Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled)

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Init Display First

Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display.

Onboard VGA

Enables or disables the onboard VGA function. Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard VGA only if no PCI Express VGA card is installed. (Default) Always Enable Always activates the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed. If you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set this item to Always Enable.
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for display. Options are: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for GTT.

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Auto] Ch.0 Master/Slave Ch.2 Master/Slave Ch.3 Master/Slave [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] Item Help Menu Level
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN SMART LAN1 Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

Enables or disables the first integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled)

On-Chip SATA Mode

Configures the integrated SATA controller. Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. Auto Lets BIOS set SATA devices to Combined or Enhanced mode. If your onboard SATA controller is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to operate in PATA mode. Combined allows a maximum of 4 ATA devices to be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to operate in SATA mode. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to operate in PATA mode and disables the integrated IDE controller.

Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Enabled will allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to be configurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled)
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CPU Host Frequency (Mhz)

Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is enabled. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 700 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 MHz. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications.
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)
Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto)

Performance Enhance

Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level.
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are dependent on CPU FSB. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto)

Memory Frequency (Mhz)

The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings.
High Speed DRAM DLL Settings
Provides two different memory timing configurations. If your system becomes unstable after you overclock the DDR2 memory, select Option 1 or Option 2 to help make your system more stable. Option 1 Memory Timing Configuration 1. (Default) Option 2 Memory Timing Configuration 2.

System Voltage Control

Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual)

DDR2 OverVoltage Control

Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.4V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.4V at 0.1V increment. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory.

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2-13 Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Password Set User Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

2-14 Exit Without Saving

Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N Password Set User Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash
: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optional drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)
Installing Chipset Drivers
After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. Please select the item that you wish to install and press the Install button following the item. Or you can press Xpress Install to install all the driver items.

Figure 6 In the New Partition Wizard, you MUST select Primary partition. This will reserve unallocated space for Xpress Recovery2 to use.

Figure 7

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B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2
1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.
. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..

Figure 8

After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press <F9> during the POST (Figure 9).
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a. <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00

Figure 9

C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2
1. 2. Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive data (Figure 10). Xpress Recovery2 will then begin to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11).
Figure 10 3. When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation.

Figure 11

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D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2
Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before (Figure 13, 14).

Figure 13

Figure 14

E. Removing the Backup

1. 2. If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE (Figure 15). After the backup file is removed, no backup image file will be present in Disk Management and hard drive space will be freed up (Figure 16).

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EasyTune 5 Pro
EasyTune TM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I.B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5 Pro, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.)
The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface

Button Information Table

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Button/Display OVERCLOCKING C.I.A./M.I.B. SMART FAN PC HEALTH GO EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS Display Area Function LEDs Live Update Help Exit/Minimize Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I.A. and M.I.B. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you fully know how to use each function of EasyTune 5 Pro, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 69 Unique Features

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Chapter 5 Appendix
5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output
5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio
The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1-channel (Note) audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments.
Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In
Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on page 73. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz sampling rate. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to be simultaneously processed. For example, users can listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time.

A. Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable:
Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_O header on your motherboard. Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in damage to the device.
Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

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Step 3: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.

S/PDIF Coaxial Cable

S/PDIF Optical Cable
B. Configuring S/PDIF out:
Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Click OK to complete the configuration.
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5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording
Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio will appear in your system tray. Manager icon Double-click the icon to access the Audio Control Panel.
Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in jack on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time.
Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel

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Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the front panel, do not select the Mute check box under Front Pink In or Front Green In in Master Volume. It is recommended that you set the volume at a middle level. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the back panel, do not select the Mute check box under Mic Volume in Master Volume. It is recommended that you set the volume at its middle level.
(Note) If you cannot find the volume control options you need in Master Volume, go to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Select the volume control options you wish to show and click OK to complete.
Step 5: Next, while in Master Volume, go to Options and click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Then set the recording sound level properly. Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you just made.

Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list
(Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether.

Recording Control

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Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box.
Step 7: After completion, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording.
5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder

Recording the Sound:

1. Make sure you have connected the audio input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer. 2. On the File menu, choose New. 3. To record a sound file, click the Recording button. 4. To stop the recording, click the Stop button. Be sure to save the recording upon completion.

Playing the Sound:

1. On the File menu, choose Open. 2. In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you wish to play. 3. To play a sound file, click the Play button. 4. To stop playing, click the Stop button. to 5. You may use the Fast Forward button move to the beginning of a file or the Fast Backward button to the end. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 78 -

Troubleshooting

5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions
To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. In the Main Menu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to show the advanced options. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboard provides a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on. Q: How do I clear the CMOS values? A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your board doesn't have this jumper, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute. Refer to the steps below: Steps: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. 5. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults") to load BIOS default settings. 6. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to restart your computer. Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I have turned my speaker to the maximum volume? A: Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, try a speaker with power/ amplifier. Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error - 79 Appendix

GIGABYTE Global Service System
To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system.

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GA-G31M-S2L/ GA-G31M-S2C
LGA775 Intel CoreTM Intel Celeron / Intel Pentium /
Rev. 1103 12MC-G31MS2L-1103R

Motherboard GA-G31M-S2L

Motherboard

GA-G31M-S2L

Aug. 31, 2007

Motherboard GA-G31M-S2C

GA-G31M-S2C

Jun. 30, 2008

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REV : X.X REV : 1.0 1.0

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EasyTune 5 Pro

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KB_MS ATX_12V

CPU_FAN

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ATX IDE

AUDIO F_AUDIO Intel G31

DDRII1

PWR_LED

DDRII2

BAT PCIE_16

CLR_CMOS

RTL8111C RTL8102E

IT8718 PCI1

SPDIF_O

Intel ICH7

SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1

SYS_FAN FDD

F_USB1F_USB2

SATAII0

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F_PANEL

PCIE_1

PCIe CLK (100 MHz)

LGA775 Processor
CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz)

Host Interface

DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz)
PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz)

Intel G31

1 PCI Express x1
BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel Intel ICHSATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports Floppy IT8718 CODEC LPT Port COM Port

PCI Express Bus PCI Bus

MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out)

2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz)

GA-G31M-S2L GA-G31M-S2C -9-

SPDIF Out

PS/2 KB/Mouse

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(CPU)

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(CPU) LGA775 Intel Core 2 Extreme / Intel Core 2 Duo / Intel Core 2 Quad / Intel Celeron Intel Pentium ( ) L2 CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz Intel G31 Intel ICH1.8V DDR2 DIMM 4 GB ( )

DDR2 800/667 MHz ( Realtek ALC662 High Definition Audio 2 / 4 / 5.1 S/PDIF CD RTL 8111C (10/100/1000 Mbit) RTL 8102E (10/100 Mbit) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCI IDE ATA-100/66/SATA 3Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s iTE ITUSB 2.0/1.1 USB (4 ) 4 IDE )
GA-G31M-S2L GA-G31M-S2C GA-G31M-S2L/S2C - 12 -
24-pin ATX 4-pin ATX 12 V IDE SATA 3Gb/s CPU

S/PDIF USB 2.0/1.1

PS/2 PS/2
D-Sub USB 2.0/1.1 RJ-45 ( iTE IT8718
CPU CPU/ CPU CPU/ CPU Mbit flash AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a DMI 2.0 SM BIOS 2.4

ACPI 1.0b

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@BIOS Download Center Q-Flash EasyTune ( ) Xpress Install Xpress Recovery2 Virtual DualBIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM ) Microsoft Windows Vista/XP Micro ATX 24.4 x 19.3

4 GB 4 GB

) EasyTune - 14 -

GA-G31M-S2L/S2C

( CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU (CPU) CPU CPU ) CPU CPU ) CPU CPU (

CPU CPU

LGA775 CPU

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B. CPU

CPU CPU )

CPU ( CPU CPU

CPU ) ( )

CPU CPU CPU

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CPU CPU ( Intel )

CPU ( )

' CPU ( )

(CPU_FAN)

CPU CPU - 17 -
2 DDR2 (Dual Channel Technology) BIOS
DDR(Channel 0) 1 (Channel 1)
(Channel) DDRII1 ( DDRII2 ( 1) 2)

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DDR2 DDR DDR2

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PCI Express x16

PCI Express x1

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. /

BIOS PCI Express x16

PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16

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( ) ( )
15-pin D-Sub USB D-Sub USB

/ USB 2.0/1.1 USB USB

(RJ-45)
(Gigabit Ethernet) 1 GB (1 Gbps)
/ / 1 Gbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps

GA-G31M-S2L - 21 -

(Fast Ethernet) 100 Mbps

/ / 100 Mbps 10 Mbps

2 4/5.1

2/4/5.1

GA-G31M-S2C GA-G31M-S2L/S2C - 22 -

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8)

ATX_12V ATX CPU_FAN SYS_FAN FDD IDE SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 PWR_LED
9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16)
BAT F_PANEL F_AUDIO CD_IN SPDIF_O F_USB1 / F_USB2 CLR_CMOS CI

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1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (2x2-pin 12V

2x12-pin

12V (400 )

2x12-pin pin

2x10-pin 2x10-

ATX_12V ATX_12V 4 2

+12V +12V

ATX 12 24

3.3V 3.3V +5V +5V Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V ( 3.3V ( 2x12-pin ) 2x12-pin )
3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft On/Off)
-5V +5V +5V +5V ( ( 2x12-pin ) 2x12-pin )

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (
CPU_FAN 4-pin SYS_FAN CPU CPU

1 CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN 1

SYS_FAN

5) FDD (

1.44 MB

360 KB 2.88 MB 720 KB 1.2 MB

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6) IDE (IDE
IDE (Master/Slave) ( ( IDE IDE
7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s

SATA SATA 3Gb/s SATA

SATA 1.5Gb/s SATA
7 SATAIISATAII7 SATAIISATAII1

TXP TXN RXN RXP

SATA 3Gb/s SATA GA-G31M-S2L/S2C - 26 -

8) PWR_LED (

(S1) (S3/S4) (S5)

MPD+ MPDMPD-

S0 S1 S3/S4/S5

9) BAT(

CMOS ( CMOS BIOS )

CMOS 1. 2. ) 3. 4. (

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10) F_PANEL (

SPEAKSpeaker Connector

SPEAK+

Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED

MSGMSG+ 2 1

NC RES+ RESHDHD+
Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED
MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED)
PW (Power Switch) ( ) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) BIOS BIOS Power Management Setup
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)
RES (Reset Switch) (Reset) NC

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11) F_AUDIO (
HD (High Definition ) AC'97
AC'MIC2_L MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R FAUDIO_JD LINE2_L FAUDIO_JD Line Out (L) Line Out (R) MIC MIC

HD 2/4/5.1

HD 2/4/5.1

12) CD_IN (

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13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF

S/PDIF

(S/PDIF )

3 SPDIFO

14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB

USB 2.0/1.1 USB

USB USB

(5V) (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+

2x5-pin USB

IEEE USB

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15) CLR_CMOS (

CMOS CMOS (

BIOS )
CMOS CMOS BIOS ( BIOS (Load Optimized Defaults) )

16) CI (

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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System Self-Test) BIOS ) (POST BIOS CMOS Power-On
BIOS BIOS <Ctrl> + <F1> BIOS BIOS Windows @BIOS

BIOS BIOS

POST BIOS

<Delete>

Q-Flash @BIOS

BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS

Q-Flash

BIOS BIOS BIOS

BIOS CMOS ( CMOS BIOS Load Optimized Defaults CLR_CMOS )

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Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a. <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00

<DEL>

BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <Delete> BIOS XpressRecovery2 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2

<F9>

<F12> Boot Menu Boot Menu < >
BIOS <Enter> <Esc>

< >

BIOS Boot Menu <End> Q-Flash <End>

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BIOS <Enter>

GA-G31M-S2L D9a)

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash

: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type.
F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
< <Enter> <Esc> <Page Up> <Page Down> <F1> <F2> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8> <F9> <F10> <F11> <F12> BIOS >
( ( ( Q-Flash BIOS CMOS CMOS

(Item Help) ) ) )

<F1> (General Help) (Item Help) + <F1> BIOS Load Optimized Defaults BIOS BIOS <Esc> <Ctrl>

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<F11>

<F12>

CMOS (Profile) (

Save CMOS to BIOS

BIOS (Profile 1-8) <SPACE> <Enter> F12 Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS CMOS <Enter>

Standard CMOS Features (

CMOS BIOS

Advanced BIOS Features (

Integrated Peripherals (

IDE SATA

Power Management Setup ( PnP/PCI Configurations (

PnP PCI

) PCI ) / ) ) )
PC Health Status ( MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) (
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (
Load Optimized Defaults (
BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS
Set Supervisor Password (

Set User Password (

Save & Exit Setup (

CMOS BIOS BIOS

<Y> <F10>

Exit Without Saving (

<Esc>

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Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values

Item Help Menu Level

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Wed, Aug 10:31:24 [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 510M 512M +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults

Date (mm:dd:yy) (

( )/ / /

Time (hh:mm:ss) (

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave (

IDE/SATA

IDE/SATA IDE/SATA ( None
IDE HDD Auto-Detection <Enter> IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE/SATA Auto BIOS POST None IDE/SATA Manual Access Mode Access Mode ( )
CHS Auto ( )/CHS/LBA/Large
IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave (
IDE Auto-Detection <Enter> Extended IDE Drive IDE/SATA Auto BIOS POST None IDE/SATA Access Mode
IDE/SATA IDE/SATA ( None )

Large/Auto (

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( ) Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector

(Precompensation)

Drive A (
360K, 5.25" 1.2M, 5.25" 720K, 3.5" None 1.44M, 3.5" 2.88M, 3.5"

Floppy 3 Mode Support (

( ) Drive A ( POST No Errors All Errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette All, But Disk/Key A

3 Mode

3 Mode 3 Mode )

Disabled

Halt On (

Memory (

640 KB MS-DOS
BIOS POST (Power On Self Test) Base Memory PC Extended Memory Total Memory

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Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Multi-Threading ( ) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 ( ) No-Execute Memory Protect ( ) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ( ) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ( CPU EIST Function ( ) Virtualization Technology ( ) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [8MB+1~2MB for GTT]
: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F10: Save

ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults
Hard Disk Boot Priority (
<Enter> <PageUp>
< > < > <->/<PageDown> <+>/ <Esc>
First / Second / Third Boot Device (
<Enter> Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN Disabled

< > <

ZIP USB USB ZIP USB USB

Password Check (

BIOS BIOS Set Supervisor/ ( BIOS Intel CPU )
User Password Setup System ( ) Intel

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HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability (

Azalia Codec (

( Auto) Disabled Enabled) Disabled

Onboard H/W LAN (

SMART LAN (
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SMART LAN Item Help Menu Level
Start detecting at Port.. Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open

/ / / /

Length Length Length Length

= = = =

0m 0m 0m 0m
Status 0m Gigabit hub 10/100 Mbps hub

Length

GA-G31M-S2L - 43 BIOS
Start detecting at Port.. Link Detected --> 100Mbps
Link Detected Cable Length
hub 10m length less than 10M MS-DOS 10/100 Mbps LAN Boot ROM Gigabit hub Cable

Windows 1000 Mbps hub

10/100/

Status

Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Pair 1-10/100 Mbps Status Open

Pair 4-5 Length

Onboard LAN Boot ROM (

Boot ROM

Onboard Serial Port 1 (
Auto 2E8/IRQ3 BIOS Auto Disabled
Disabled BIOS 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4

3F8/IRQ4 (

Onboard Parallel Port (
Disabled 3BC/IRQ7 BIOS Disabled

378/IRQ7 ( ) 278/IRQ5

Parallel Port Mode (

SPP EPP ECP ECP+EPP

( EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) EPP ECP )

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Power Management Setup (
[S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0:0:0 [Enabled] [32-bit mode] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off]
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function

ACPI Suspend Type (

S1(POS) ACPI S1 ACPI S1 S1 (POS

Power On Suspend)

S3(STR)

S3 (STR

Suspend To RAM) ( )

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN (

MS-DOS Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec.

( 4 ) 4

PME Event Wake Up (

ACPI / 1 ATX (

PCI Enabled) PCIe +5VSB

Power On by Ring (

ACPI ( Enabled)

Windows Vista - 45 BIOS

Resume by Alarm (

( Disabled) ) )

Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday ( ) 1~31 ( Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) (

HPET Support

Windows Vista ) (
High Precision Event Timer Enabled) HPET 32-bit 64-bit Windows Vista

HPET Mode

Windows Vista Windows Vista 64-bit mode 32-bit mode

Power On By Mouse (

PS/2 +5VSB ( ) PS/2 / 1 ATX

Disabled Double Click

Power On By Keyboard (
PS/2 +5VSB ( ) 1~5 Windows 98

/ 1 ATX

Disabled Password Keyboard 98

KB Power ON Password (

Power On by Keyboard <Enter> 1~5
Passoword <Enter> <Enter> <Enter> <Enter>

AC Back Function (

Soft-Off ( Full-On Memory )

Windows Vista - 46 -

PnP/PCI Configurations (
PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto]
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI1 IRQ Assignment (

Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 10

PCI BIOS 11

IRQ ( PCI 15

) IRQ 3

PCI2 IRQ Assignment (

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PC Health Status (
Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control [Disabled] No 1.268V 1.840V 3.424V 12.239V 47 oC 3375 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status (

Disabled Enabled

Case Opened (

Yes Reset Case Open Status

Enabled

Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V ( Current CPU Temperature (
Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) (
CPU Warning Temperature (CPU

CPU CPU 70 o C / 158 oF

Disabled ( 80 o C / 176o F 90 o C / 194 o F CPU

60 o C / 140 o F

CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning (CPU/
CPU Smart FAN Control (CPU
Disabled Enabled GA-G31M-S2L/S2C CPU CPU CPU EasyTune - 48 -
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) (
[Auto] [25X] [Disabled] 133 [Auto] [Standard] [Auto] 533 [Option 1] ******** [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.38750V
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio ( ) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore

CPU ( CMOS BIOS System

<Enter> BIOS CMOS

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2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password (
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
<Enter> BIOS Supervisor ( Setup )
Advanced BIOS Features BIOS System

Password Check BIOS

User (
) Advanced BIOS Features System BIOS Password Check

<Enter> BIOS

<Enter> BIOS PASSWORD DISABLED

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2-13 Save & Exit Setup (
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Password Set User Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS

<Enter> <N>

<Y> <Esc>
2-14 Exit Without Saving (
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N Password Set User Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
<Enter> <Y> <N> <Esc>

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( ( Run.exe) Windows XP )
Xpress Install Xpress Install Install Xpress Install

Xpress Install )

( Xpress Install
Windows XP vice Pack 1 " (
USB 2.0 " "?" USB 2.0 ( )
Windows XP Ser\ " ")

- 55 -

Install

- 56 -

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Xpress Recovery2
Xpress Recovery2 NTFS PATA SATA FAT32 FAT16
Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 ( ) 10 GB
Intel 64 MB VESA Windows XP SP1(
) Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery

Xpress Recovery

USB RAID/AHCI
(*) port2. port0 SATA port1
PATA IDE1/IDE2. PATA IDE1 SATA port0 - 59 -
SATA port0/port1/ PATA IDE1 SATA SATA port0

( Windows XP )

1. 2. BIOS

Windows XP

Advanced BIOS Features ( 1) 10 GB ( ) CD-ROM Xpress Recovery2 ( 2)

1 3. NTFS (

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4. Xpress Recovery2 Recovery2( 5)

4) Xpress

5. ( Xpress Recovery7)

- 61 -

Xpress Recovery2 any key to startup XpressRocovery2" (
. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..
"Press 8) Xpress Recovery2

8 Xpress Recovery2 ( 9)

Xpress Recovery2 BIOS POST <F9>
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a.
<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00
C. Xpress Recovery2 1. BACKUP 2. Xpress Recovery2
(Backup) ( ( 11) 10) Windows
12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C - 62 -

D. Xpress Recovery2

(Restore)

RESTORE 13 14)

E. Xpress Recovery2

(Remove)

REMOVE ( 15)

Xpress Recovery2 ( 16)

REBOOT

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BIOS DOS Q-Flash T M Q-Flash BIOS Windows Q-Flash BIOS BIOS @ B I O S TM @BIOS @BIOS BIOS Q-Flash T M BIOS @BIOS T M

BIOS BIOS Q-Flash

Windows BIOS

1. 2. USB 3. POST

BIOS ( ) BIOS <End> BIOS
BIOS BIOS ( USB g m s 2 l. f 1) FAT32/16/12 Q-Flash ( Q-Flash Q-Flash IDE/SATA )
POST <End> BIOS Setup RAID/AHCI POST <End>

<F8>

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BIOS Update BIOS from Drive BIOS BIOS FAT32/16/12 RAID/AHCI POST <Enter>
Q-Flash Q-Flash <Enter> Save BIOS to Drive IDE/SATA Q-Flash

<End>

Floppy A
Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size..MXIC 25L4005
Enter : Run A Floppy HDD 0-0
Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOSfound 0 file(s) to Drive :Move ESC:Reset <Drive> F10:Power Off <Drive>

Total size : 0

Free size : 0

to update BIOS?"

BIOS <Enter> BIOS BIOS
"Are you sure BIOS BIOS /USB
Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size..MXIC 25L4005 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive !! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !! Save BIOS to Drive Please press any key to continue :Move ESC:Reset 512K

Enter : Run

F10:Power Off

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<Esc> POST

POST Defaults

<Delete> BIOS <Enter> BIOS BIOS

Load Optimized BIOS BIOS

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y Setup Save & Exit Exit Without Saving
Save & Exit Setup BIOS

C M OS BIOS

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1. 2. Windows BIOS

BIOS ( BIOS )
G.O.M.(GIGABYTE Online Management) BIOS BIOS

@BIOS @BIOS @BIOS

/ @BIOS/@BIOS @BIOS Install

/GIGABYTE/

1. BIOS @BIOS BIOS Save Current BIOS BIOS

" "

"Update New BIOS"
@BIOS OK Find BIOS From Gigabyte Update New BIOS

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) BIOS
@BIOS BIOS BIOS <Delete> <Enter> BIOS BIOS

Load Optimized

Defaults
All Files (*.*) Update New BIOS BIOS ( BIOS g31ms2l.f1)
<Delete> <Enter> BIOS

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EasyTune TM 5 P r o Windows EasyTune 5 Pro \ \

C.I.A. ( )

M.I.B. (
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
/ OVERCLOCKING C.I.A. / M.I.B. SMART FAN PC HEALTH GO EASY MODE / ADVANCED MODE / GRAPHICS LED Live Update Help Turbo Boost

C.I.A.

M.I.B.
CPU EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTune 5 Pro

CPU EasyTune 5 Pro

) EasyTune 5 Pro ) C.I.A. M.I.B.

CPU - 69 -

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5-1-/ 4 / 5.1

(HD) 96KHz / (DAC) (Multi-Streaming) MP3 44.1KHz 48KHz
driver for High Definition Audio
Microsoft UAA Bus Service Pack

)2 / 4 / 5.4 5.1

/ - 71 -

/ 2CH 4CH 6CH

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AC'97 /

D. ( HD

- 73 -

(S/PDIF

S/PDIF S/PDIF

( SPDIF_O

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S/PDIF )

B. S/PDIF

) S/PDIF - 75 -

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Pink In

Front Green In

\ \ Realtek HD Audio Input

Realtek HD Audio Input

- 77 -

( Front Pink In. ) 1 (1)

\ Front Green In

1. 2. 3. 4.

1. 2. (.wav) 3. 4. 5. [ [ [ ] ] ] [ ]

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\ Q A BIOS BIOS BIOS Q A / / <Ctrl> + <F1> BIOS POST <Delete> \

CMOS Clear CMOS

(CLR_CMOS) CMOS

CLR_CMOS CMOS

CMOS ( )
<Delete> BIOS Optimized Defaults) BIOS
Load Fail-Safe Defaults BIOS BIOS (

Save & Exit Setup )

Q A 1 1

Award BIOS CMOS 3 9

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CPU CPU_FAN

POST <Delete> BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults & Exit Setup

Load Save

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RoHS ( Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, RoHS) WEEE ( Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, WEEE)

( ) RoHS

2002/96/EC

- 82 -

(China RoHS)

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2. 3. 3

4719331803056SN05 010471933182318421SN32

4. 5. 6. 7.

8. 9. 10. 11. a. b. c. d. e. 12. 13. (V1.1) 2004.12.01 f. g. h. i. ( RAM VGA USB ) ( )

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