GA-G31M-ES2L/ GA-G31M-ES2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev.
Motherboard GA-G31M-ES2L Jul. 21, 2008 Motherboard GA-G31M-ES2L Jul.
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Table of Contents Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 7 Optional Items................................................................................................................. 7 GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout ................................................ 8 Block Diagram................................................................................................................
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 55 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 Application Software ....................................................................................... 56 Technical Manuals .......................................................................................... 56 Contact ..........................
Box Contents GA-G31M-ES2L or GA-G31M-ES2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No.
GA-G31M-ES2L/GA-G31M-ES2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS COMA ATX_12V CPU_FAN PCIE_1 BAT PCIE_16 B_BIOS M_BIOS IT8718 PCI1 PCI2 Intel ® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SYS_FAN FDD SATAII1 CI SPDIF_O CD_IN CODEC F_USB1F_USB2 Only for GA-G31M-ES2L. Only for GA-G31M-ES2C.
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor D-Sub Host Interface PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel ® G31 DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) LAN Dual BIOS RJ45 x1 CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) RTL8111C RTL8102E PCI Express Bus ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s Intel ® ICH7 8 USB Ports PCI Bus Floppy IT8718 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPD
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or • warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core 2 Extreme processor/ Intel ® Core 2 Quad processor/Intel ® Core 2 Duo processor/ Intel ® Pentium® processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® D processor/ Intel® Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel ® Celeron ® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.
Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual DualBIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft ® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate.
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel ® boxed cooler as the example cooler.) Male Push Pin Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin.
1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design.
1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also called a printer port. Serial Port Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector.
RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 100 Mbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: State Blinking Off Description Data transmission or receiving is occurring No data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack.
1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 6 2 11 9 10 15 8 7 12 13 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) ATX_12V ATX CPU_FAN SYS_FAN FDD IDE SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 PWR_LED 5 4 16 14 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) BAT F_PANEL F_AUDIO CD_IN SPDIF_O F_USB1 / F_USB2 CLR_CMOS CI Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer.
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan header. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design.
6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.
8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). Pin No.
10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it. 2 10 1 9 For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No.
13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. 1 Definition Power 2 3 SPDIFO GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in damage to the device.
15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version G31M-ES2L EM1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/17/2008-G31-ICH7-6A99OG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.
2-2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu.
The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete.
2-3 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Tue, Jul 8 2008 10:31:24 IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.
The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector Number of cylinders. Number of heads. Write precompensation cylinder. Landing zone. Number of sectors. Drive A Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system.
2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max.
CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel ® CPU that supports multi-core technology. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading capability. (Default) Disabled Enables only one CPU core. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value.
Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard VGA function. Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard VGA only if no PCI Express VGA card is installed.
2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [Enabled] [Auto] Ch.
SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings. When PATA IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this option will be automatically set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller.
When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear: Start detecting at Port..... Link Detected --> 100Mbps Link Detected Displays transmission speed Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.
2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0:0:0 [Enabled] [32-bit mode] [Disabl
Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [Auto] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot.
2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [Disabled] No 1.268V 1.840V 3.424V 12.
2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is enabled. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 700 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 MHz. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications.
FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU.
2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.
2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this manual to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive* for the operating system.
Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the example operating system.) A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. 2. Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2).
4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. Figure 5 Figure 4 5.
B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... 2. Figure 8 After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive.
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before (Figure 13, 14). Figure 13 Figure 14 E. Removing the Backup 1. 2. If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE (Figure 15). After the backup file is removed, no backup image file will be present in Disk Management and hard drive space will be freed up (Figure 16). Figure 15 Figure 16 F.
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS TM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. What is DualBIOSTM ? Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS.
B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Step 1: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of QFlash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file.
Step 4: Press and then to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. 2. 3. 4. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.
4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTune TM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I.B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning.
4-4 Easy Energy Saver GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. The Easy Energy Saver Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in a set period of time.
B. Total Mode In Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the first time (Note 3).
Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1 (Note) -channel audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to change the function for each jack through the audio driver.
The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker configurations. 7.1-Channel Speakers: Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Step 3: Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears.
B. Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effect tab. C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module: If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Audio I/O tab. On the Connector Settings box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click OK to complete. D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only): Click the tool icon on the Audio I/O tab.
5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF out cable provides S/PDIF out functionalities. Optical S/PDIF Out Coaxial S/PDIFOut S/PDIF out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. Install the S/PDIF in and out cable first if you want to output S/PDIF digital audio signals to an external decoder. A.
Step 3: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable B. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Click OK to complete the configuration. (Note) The actual locations of the SPDIF In and SPDIF Out connectors may differ by model.
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager will appear in your system tray. Doubleicon click the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line out jack on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time.
Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the front panel, do not select the Mute check box under Front Pink In or Front Green In in Master Volume. It is recommended that you set the volume at a middle level. or To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the back panel, do not select the Mute check box under Rear Pink In in Master Volume.
Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. Step 7: After completion, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording.
5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. In the Main Menu, press + to show the advanced options.
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis Yes or other metal objects. No The problem is verified and solved. Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely.
A When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? Yes No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Check if there is display on your monitor. Yes No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Check if the keyboard is working properly. No The keyboard or mouse might fail. Yes Press to enter BIOS Setup.
5-3 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text.
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
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