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Lga775 socket motherboard for intel coretm processor family/ intel pentium processor family/intel celeron processor family
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  • Page 1 GA-G31-S3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel Core processor family/ ® Intel Pentium processor family/Intel Celeron processor family ® ® ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1102 12ME-G31S3L-1102R...

  • Page 3: Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

    GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Box Contents ... 6 Optional Items... 6 GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Layout ... 7 Block Diagram... 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ... 9 Installation Precautions ... 9 Product Specifications ... 10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ... 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ... 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ... 55 Installing Chipset Drivers ... 55 Software Applications ... 56 Driver CD Information ... 56 Hardware Information ... 57 Contact Us ... 57 Chapter 4 Unique Features ... 59 Xpress Recovery2 ... 59 BIOS Update Utilities ... 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-G31-S3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.

  • Page 7: Ga-G31-S3L Motherboard Layout

    GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO PCIE_16 RTL8111B PCIE_1 CODEC PCIE_2 SPDIF_I PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 COMA LGA775 Intel ® SYS_FAN1 PCIE_3 F_USB1 - 7 - CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Intel ICH7 ® SATAII0 SATAII2 SYS_FAN2 BIOS SATAII1 SATAII3 IDE1 PWR_LED...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) LGA775 Processor D-Sub Host Interface Intel ® RJ45 8111B Intel ICH7 ® CODEC - 8 - CPU CLK+/-...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 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 •...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Support for an Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Chipset North Bridge: Intel South Bridge: Intel Memory 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory...
  • Page 11 Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header...
  • Page 12 For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard (Note 2) Windows Vista/XP/2000 ®...

  • Page 13: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 14 Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.)

  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel boxed cooler as the example cooler.) ® Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

  • Page 16: Installing The Memory

    • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 17: Installing A Memory

    1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.

  • Page 18: Installing An Expansion Card

    • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot •...

  • Page 19: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also called a printer port.
  • Page 20 Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." GA-G31-S3L Motherboard audio jacks can be reconfigured to ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/...

  • Page 21: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 PWR_FAN IDE1 SATAII0/1/2/3 PWR_LED Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
  • Page 22 When using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x10 power supply. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard ATX_12V ATX: Pin No.
  • Page 23 3/4/5/6) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN2), a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN1), and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connect- ing a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation.
  • Page 24 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1...

  • Page 25: Front Panel Audio Header

    10) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state.

  • Page 26: F_Panel

    LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assign- ments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Message/Power/ Sleep LED...
  • Page 27 13) CD_IN (CD In Connector) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header. 14) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable.
  • Page 28 • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Pin No. Pin No.

  • Page 29: Clearing Cmos Jumper

    17) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults.
  • Page 30 (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the •...

  • Page 32: Startup Screen

    BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. <End>: Q-Flash Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 32 - Function Keys Function Keys...

  • Page 33: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F2C) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 34 (Pressing <F10> can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.) GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 35: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory...
  • Page 36 Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability (Note) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) CPU EIST Function (Note)
  • Page 38 With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA.
  • Page 39 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for display. Options are: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for GTT. - 39 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 40: Integrated Peripherals

    This value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings. When PATA IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be automatically set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Auto] Ch.0 Master/Slave...

  • Page 41: Usb Controller

    SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings. When PATA IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this option will be automatically set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller.
  • Page 42 Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 42 - 1.6m...

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) (Note) HPET Mode Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard...
  • Page 44 The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Vista ; select 64-bit mode when you install 64-bit ® ®...

  • Page 45: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment PCI3 IRQ Assignment : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] [Auto]...

  • Page 46: Pc Health Status

    C/194 CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-G31-S3L Motherboard PC Health Status [Disabled] 1.300V 1.808V...
  • Page 47 CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed.

  • Page 48: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) [Auto] [18X] 2.00GHz(200x10)
  • Page 49 CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is enabled. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 700 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 MHz.
  • Page 50 CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard ******** - 50 -...

  • Page 51: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard.

  • Page 52: Set Supervisor/User Password

    To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press <Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...

  • Page 53: Save & Exit Setup

    2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program.
  • Page 54 GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optional drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below.

  • Page 56: Software Applications

    Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.

  • Page 57: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 57 -...
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  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Unique Features

    Chapter 4 Unique Features Xpress Recovery2 Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive* for the operating system. Xpress Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that has the operating system installed. •...
  • Page 60 Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 3. Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Figure 2 - 60 -...
  • Page 61 4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file.
  • Page 62 Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 10 3. When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 11 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file.
  • Page 63 D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before (Figure 13, 14). Figure 13 E.

  • Page 64: Bios Update Utilities

    4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. g31s3l.f1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive.
  • Page 65 B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Step 1: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.
  • Page 66 F8: Q-Flash Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password...

  • Page 67: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.
  • Page 68 • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

  • Page 69: Easytune 5 Pro

    Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement...

  • Page 70: Windows Vista Readyboost

    • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Step 1: Go to Computer. Right-click on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties.

  • Page 71: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to change the function for each jack through the audio driver.
  • Page 72 D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only): Click the tool icon on the Audio I/O tab. On the Connector Settings box, select the Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in check box. Click OK to complete. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 72 -...

  • Page 73: Installing The S/Pdif In Cable (Optional)

    5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in functionality. Coaxial Optical S/PDIF In S/PDIF In S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. A.
  • Page 74 In/Out Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Click OK to complete the configuration. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.

  • Page 75: Configuring Microphone Recording

    5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in jack on the front panel.
  • Page 76 Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you just made. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list Recording Control - 76 -...

  • Page 77: Using The Sound Recorder

    Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 78 -...

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting Procedure

    5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects.
  • Page 80 If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 80 - The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail.

  • Page 81: Regulatory Statements

    "end of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement.
  • Page 82 "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 82 -...
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  • Page 87 FAX: +86-28-85256822 Xian TEL: +86-29-85531943 FAX: +86-29-85510930 Shenyang TEL: +86-24-83992901 FAX: +86-24-83992909 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - India WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in Saudi Arabia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sa GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD. - Australia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.au - 87 -...
  • Page 88 WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw...

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