Gigabyte GA-G31M-S2L User Manual

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 53

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Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 53

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Software Applications ..................................................................................... 54

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Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 54

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Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 55

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Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 57

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Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 57

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BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 62

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Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 62

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Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 65

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EasyTune 5 Pro ............................................................................................. 67

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Windows Vista ReadyBoost ........................................................................... 68

Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 69

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Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 69

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Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio ................................................................... 69

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Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional) ......................................................... 72

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Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 74

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Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 76

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Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 77

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Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 77

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Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 78

Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 80