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Gigabyte GA-P31-ES3G User Manual

Gigabyte GA-P31-ES3G
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GA-P31-ES3G
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-P31ES3G-1101R
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Gigabyte GA-P31-ES3G 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 in 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 ALC888
Audio output channels5.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000
BIOS typeAWARD
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111C
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit
Trial softwareNorton Internet Security
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth194 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Motherboard Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines before installing motherboard components.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the GA-P31-ES3G motherboard.

Installing the CPU and Cooler

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

Installing Memory Modules

Instructions for installing DDR2 memory modules, including dual-channel setup.

Back Panel Connectors

Description of external ports and their functions on the motherboard's rear panel.

BIOS Setup and Configuration

BIOS Interface and Navigation

Overview of startup screens, main menu, and function key navigation.

Standard CMOS Features

Configuration of system date, time, and IDE/SATA device settings.

Advanced BIOS Features

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

System Monitoring and Defaults

PC Health Status, loading defaults, and password settings for system management.

Software and Driver Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide to installing chipset drivers and INF files for system functionality.

Bundled Utilities and System Information

Overview of GIGABYTE utilities, technical manuals, and system information access.

Software Updates and Support

Using the Download Center for updates and accessing contact/support resources.

Unique Motherboard Features

Xpress Recovery2 Backup Utility

Utility for compressing, backing up, and restoring system data on hard drives.

BIOS Update Utilities

Instructions on updating the motherboard BIOS using Q-Flash or @BIOS tools.

Performance and Power Management Tools

EasyTune 5 Pro for tuning and Easy Energy Saver for power savings.

Audio Configuration and Troubleshooting

Configuring Audio Input and Output

Setting up 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, S/PDIF out, and microphone input.

Troubleshooting System Startup Issues

Step-by-step procedures and FAQs for resolving common boot-up problems.

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