Zotac G31 series

Equipment tested for FCC compliance, ensuring protection against harmful interference.

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Details the Intel G31 chipset and supported processors with FSB.

Covers DDR2 memory support, USB 2.0, and Serial ATA II features.

Information on onboard LAN and High Definition Audio capabilities.

Diagram showing motherboard layout, connectors, and components.

Essential safety instructions to prevent injury or damage during installation.

Covers CPU, fan, memory, motherboard, and I/O shield installation.

Guide to connecting internal cables and setting switches.

Details on connecting 24-pin ATX and 4-pin 12V power supplies.

Connecting IDE, SATA, USB, audio, and front panel headers.

Information on expansion slots and jumper settings.

Details on using the standard PCI expansion slots.

Information on the PCI Express x16 slot for graphics cards.

Instructions for clearing CMOS settings using the JP1 jumper.

Steps to access the BIOS Setup utility.

Overview of the BIOS Main Menu options and navigation.

Settings for Standard CMOS, Advanced BIOS, Chipset, Peripherals, Power Management.

PnP/PCI, PC Health Status, Frequency/Voltage Control options.

Loading optimized defaults and setting supervisor/user passwords.

Saving changes or exiting without saving BIOS settings.

Configuring system date, time, and IDE channels.

Managing halt-on-error behavior and floppy drive types.

CPU features, boot priority, and boot device settings.

Virus warning, NumLock status, and gate A20 options.

Configuring DRAM timing, cacheable BIOS, and memory hole.

Settings for onboard VGA control, frame buffer, and PCI Express.

Configuring onboard IDE, Super IO, and USB devices.

Configuring ACPI, suspend types, and video off methods.

Detailed power management features like HDD power down.

Initial display settings and resource control.

IRQ resources and PCI Express settings.

Monitoring shutdown temperature and CPU fan speed.

Unlocking and setting the CPU clock ratio.

Lists essential drivers included on the CD for installation.

Installs utility software from the provided CD.

Instructions for installing Intel graphics, HDA audio, and Realtek network drivers.

Initial setup and adjusting sound effects like Environment and Equalizer.

Selecting sound environments and using Karaoke functions.

Customizing audio with equalizer and using preset settings.

Utilizing vocal cancellation and key adjustment for karaoke.

Using the mixer for volume control, muting, and toolbox options.

Deciding which ports to use for sound output.

Retasking audio jacks for different input/output functions.

Configuring speaker setup and identifying connected devices.

Adjusting front panel jack detection and popup dialogs.

Explains S/PDIF interface for digital audio transfer.

Recommends sampling rates and specifies digital audio source.

Checks speaker placement and sound direction accuracy.

Reducing background noise and directional recording.

Preventing playback sound from being recorded with microphone.

Listening to sound in extraordinary ways using 3D Audio Demo.

Displays information about the audio driver and system.