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Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2C - User Manual

Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2C
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GA-G31M-ES2L/
GA-G31M-ES2C
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1103
12ME-G31MES2L-1103R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2C Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.8 V
Number of memory slots2
Maximum internal memory4 GB
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturerIntel
USB 2.0 connectors8
Power fan connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors1
S/PDIF out portNo
Headphone outputs3
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
Audio chipRealtek ALC883
Power source typeATX
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows Vista, XP
Trial softwareNorton Internet Security
Networking features10/100 Mbit
BIOS typeAWARD
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth194 mm
Width244 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and procedures before installing hardware components.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for safely installing the CPU and its cooling system.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Instructions for installing DDR2 memory modules and understanding dual-channel configuration.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Guide on how to install expansion cards into PCI/PCIe slots and secure them.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-4 Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot order, CPU features, virtualization, and display configuration.

2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Advanced settings for CPU overclocking, memory multipliers, and voltage controls.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide on installing essential chipset drivers for motherboard functionality and performance.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Utility for quick system data backup and restoration, supporting PATA and SATA drives.

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Explains GIGABYTE's Q-Flash and @BIOS tools for updating the system BIOS.

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-2 Troubleshooting

Provides FAQs and a step-by-step procedure to diagnose and solve common system startup issues.

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