Intel GA-G31M-S2L Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 7
Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 7
GA-G31M-S2L/GA-G31M-S2C Motherboard Layout ..................................................... 8
Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ...................................................................................11
1-1 Installation Precautions ....................................................................................11
1-2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 12
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............................................................. 15
1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 15
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 17
1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 18
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration................................................................ 18
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ............................................................................................. 19
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 20
1-6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 21
1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 23
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 33
2-1 Startup Screen ................................................................................................ 34
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 35
2-3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 37
2-4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 39
2-5 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 42
2-6 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 45
2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 47
2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 48
2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 49
2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 52
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 52
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 53
2-13 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 54
2-14 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 54