Gigabyte GA-G31M-S2L User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Box Contents

  6
• Optional Items

  6
• GA-G31M-S2L Motherboard Layout

  7
• Block Diagram

  8
• Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

  9
• Installation Precautions

  9
• Product Specifications

  10
• Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

  13
• Installing the CPU

  13
• Installing the CPU Cooler

  15
• Installing the Memory

  16
• Dual Channel Memory Configuration

  16
• Installing a Memory

  17
• Installing an Expansion Card

  18
• Back Panel Connectors

  19
• Internal Connectors

  21
• Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

  31
• Startup Screen

  32
• The Main Menu

  33
• Standard CMOS Features

  35
• Advanced BIOS Features

  37
• Integrated Peripherals

  40
• Power Management Setup

  43
• PnP/PCI Configurations

  45
• PC Health Status

  46
• MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

  47
• Load Fail-Safe Defaults

  50
• Load Optimized Defaults

  50
• Set Supervisor/User Password

  51
• Save & Exit Setup

  52
• Exit Without Saving

  52
• Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

  53
• Installing Chipset Drivers

  53
• Software Applications

  54
• Driver CD Information

  54
• Hardware Information

  55
• Contact Us

  55
• Chapter 4 Unique Features

  57
• Xpress Recovery2

  57
• BIOS Update Utilities

  62
• Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

  62
• Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility

  65
• EasyTune 5 Pro

  67
• Windows Vista ReadyBoost

  68
• Chapter 5 Appendix

  69
• Configuring Audio Input and Output

  69
• Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio

  69
• Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional)

  72
• Configuring Microphone Recording

  74
• Using the Sound Recorder

  76
• Troubleshooting

  77
• Frequently Asked Questions

  77
• Troubleshooting Procedure

  78
• Regulatory Statements

  80