Gigabyte GA-G31MX-S2 Manual de usuario

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GA-G31MX-S2

LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel®CoreTM processor family/

Intel®Pentium®processor family/Intel®Celeron®processor family

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-G31MXS2-1002R

Motherboard

GA-G31MX-S2

Jul. 13, 2007

Motherboard

GA-G31MX-S2

Jul. 13, 2007

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TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu-

sive global distributor of GIGABYTE branded motherboards.

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For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the

information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.

For product-related information, check on our website at:

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"

means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating

motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6

OptionalItems ................................................................................................................. 6

GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard Layout .............................................................................. 7

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9

1-1 Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 9

1-2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............................................................. 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ............................................................................................. 17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18

1-6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 19

1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 21

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 31

2-1 Startup Screen ................................................................................................ 32

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 33

2-3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 35

2-4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 37

2-5 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 40

2-6 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 43

2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 45

2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 46

2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 48

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 51

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 51

2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 52

2-13 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 53

2-14 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 53

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 55

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 55

3-2 SoftwareApplications ..................................................................................... 56

3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 56

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 57

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 57

Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 59

4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 59

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 64

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 64

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 67

4-3 EasyTune 5 .................................................................................................... 69

4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost ........................................................................... 70

Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 71

5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 71

5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 71

5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional) ............................................ 74

5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 76

5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 78

5-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 79

5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 79

5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 80

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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.

Box Contents

GA-G31MX-S2 motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Intel®LGA775 CPU Installation Guide

One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable

Two SATA 3Gb/s cables

I/O Shield

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51/R)

4-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-21/R)

S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R)

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GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS CPU_FAN

LGA775

ATX

GA-G31MX-S2

F_AUDIO

SYS_FAN

PCIE_16

IDE

BATTERY

IT8718

ATX_12V

Intel®G31

Intel®ICH7

USB

LAN

AUDIO

LPT

R_USB

COMA

CLR_CMOS

FDD

SATAII0

F_PANEL

PWR_LED

SATAII1

CD_IN F_USB1

CODEC

SPDIF_IO

DDRII1

DDRII2

MBIOS

PCI1

PCI2

RTL8110SC

F_USB2

PCIE_4 SATAII2

SATAII3

VGA

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Block Diagram

LGA775

Processor

Host

Interface

Intel®

G31 GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz)

Intel®

ICH7

BIOS

2 PCI

PCI Bus

PCI Express Bus

Dual Channel Memory

4 SATA 3Gb/s

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

PCI Express x16

8 USB Ports

IT8718

Floppy

PS/2 KB/Mouse

LPT Port

CPU CLK+/- (333/266/200 MHz)

D-Sub

1 PCI Express x4

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz) x4

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Line-Out

MIC

Line-In

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

CODEC

ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel

COM Port

RJ45

RTL

8110SC

LAN

DDR2 800/667 MHz

Hardware Installation- 9 -

English

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.

•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,

make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within a

electrostatic shielding container.

•Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply

has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware

components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface

•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product, please consult a certified computer technician.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

GA-G31MX-S2 Motherboard - 10 -

English

1-2 Product Specifications

CPU Support for an Intel®CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/

Intel®CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel®CoreTM 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.)

Support for Intel®Hyper-Threading Technology

L2 cache varies with CPU

Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB

Chipset North Bridge: Intel®G31 Express Chipset

South Bridge: Intel®ICH7

Memory 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 1)

Dual channel memory architecture

Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)

Onboard Graphics Integrated in the North Bridge

Audio Realtek ALC888 codec

High Definition Audio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support for S/PDIF In/Out

Support for CD In

LAN RTL 8110SC chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

1 x PCI Express x4 slot

2 x PCI slots

Storage Interface South Bridge:

- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices

- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices

iTE IT8718 chip:

- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

USB Integrated in the South Bridge

Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets

connected to the internal USB headers)

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