Gigabyte GA-EP31-DS3L User Manual

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 53
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 53
3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 54
3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 54
3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 55
3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 55
Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 57
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 57
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 62
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 62
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 65
4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro ............................................................................................. 67
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver ................................................................................. 68
4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost ........................................................................... 70
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 71
5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 71
5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 71
5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional)........................................................... 73
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 75
5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 77
5-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 78
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 78
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 79
Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 81

Gigabyte GA-EP31-DS3L Specifications

General

Memory voltage	1.8 V
Number of memory slots	4
Maximum internal memory	4 GB
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Power fan connector	Yes
PS/2 ports quantity	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Audio chip	Realtek ALC888
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows Vista/XP/2000
PCI Express x1 slots	3
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111C
Networking features	10/100/1000 Mbit
Trial software	Norton Internet Security

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	210 mm
Width	305 mm