Gigabyte GA-G31M-S2L User Manual

Hardware Installation

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Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2
keyboard.

Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also
called a printer port.

Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.

The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub
connection to this port.

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an
USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable

from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side

to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

Activity LED

Connection/
Speed LED

Activity LED:

State

Description

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Connection/Speed LED:

State

Description

Orange

1 Gpbs data rate

Green

100 Mpbs data rate

Off

10 Mpbs data rate

LAN Port