Intel G31 Series

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................................................
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1.1 Package Checklist ..................................................................................................
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1.2 Specications ........................................................................................................
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1.3 Mainboard Layout .................................................................................................5
1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices .........................................................................6
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup .......................................................................................7
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis ................................................................................7
2.2 Installing the Mainboard ........................................................................................7
2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler .................................................................8
2.3.1 Installation of the CPU .....................................................................................8
2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler............................................................................9
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules ..............................................................................9
2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices ..............................................................................10
2.5.1 IDE Disk Drive Connectors ..........................................................................
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2.5.2 Serial ATA Connectors ...................................................................................
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2.5.3 PCI and PCI Express slots ..............................................................................
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Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup .....................................................................
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3.1 Checking Jumper Settings ....................................................................................
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3.2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header ............................................................................
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3.3 Keyboard Power Function ....................................................................................
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3.4 FAN Power Connectors .........................................................................................
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3.5 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ..........................................................
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3.6 Additional USB Port Headers .................................................................................
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3.7 Front Panel Audio ................................................................................................
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3.8 S/PDIF Output Connection Header .......................................................................
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3.9 ATX Power Input Connectors ................................................................................
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility ..................................................................................
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4.1 About BIOS Setup ...............................................................................................
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4.2 To Run BIOS Setup ..............................................................................................
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4.3 About CMOS .......................................................................................................
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4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test) .............................................................................
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4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility .......................................................................17
4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility ........................................................................................17
4.5.2 Control Keys .................................................................................................18
4.5.3 Main menu ...................................................................................................18
4.5.4 Advanced setting ..........................................................................................20
4.5.5 Boot setting ..................................................................................................26
4.5.6 Security setting .............................................................................................28
4.5.7 Power setting ................................................................................................29
4.5.8 JUSTw00t! setting .........................................................................................
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4.5.9 Exit Options ..................................................................................................
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Chapter 5 Driver Installation ..................................................................................
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