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Box Contents GA-EG31MF-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual 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.
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 •...
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...
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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 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector...
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(Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel Core 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Dynamic Energy Saver. GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard (Note 3) (Note 4) Windows Vista/XP ®...
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.
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Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.)
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.
• 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.
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.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot •...
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.
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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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard audio jacks can be reconfigured to ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/...
Internal Connectors ATX_12V CPU_FAN SYS_FAN 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.
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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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard ATX_12V ATX: Pin No.
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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header and a 4-pin system fan header (CPU_FAN/ SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design.
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7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) 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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard Pin No. SATAII3 SATAII2...
8) 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.
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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard Message/Power/ Activity LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel.
11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
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• 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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard Pin No. Pin No.
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15) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE 1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. •...
Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 18) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values - 30 -...
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 •...
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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard - 32 - Function Keys...
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: EA) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features...
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(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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard - 34 -...
Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 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...
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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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard - 36 -...
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 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)
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(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard (Note) Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for ®...
Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA IDE Set to SATA Port0/2 Set to SATA Port1/3 Set to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394...
This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short. Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard SMART LAN / Length...
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When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear: Start detecting at Port...
Power On by Ring Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard Power Management Setup [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled]...
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Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month.
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 GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot.
PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode...
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Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard - 46 -...
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Robust Graphics Booster (Note) CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control...
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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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard ******** - 48 -...
2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 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.
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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard Enter Password: : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup...
2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 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.
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 optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below.
Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
Contact Click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this manual to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. System This page provides the basic system information.
Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard - 56 -...
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. •...
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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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard Figure 2 - 58 -...
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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.
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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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 11 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file.
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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.
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. EG31MFS2.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive.
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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>.
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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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password...
BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE 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.
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...
The Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced shows how much power they have saved in a set period of time. Meter Mode - Button Information Table...
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Power Saver is under the enable status, and power savings meter is unable to reset to zero. (Note 5) Dynamic Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard (Note 3) Core 2 Extreme/ Core ®...
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.
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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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard - 70 -...
5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in and out cable provides S/PDIF in and S/PDIF out functionalities. Optical S/PDIF Out Coaxial S/PDIFOut Optical Coaxial S/PDIF In S/PDIFIn S/PDIF in: The S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. S/PDIF out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.
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Click OK to complete the configuration. (Note) The actual locations of the SPDIF In and SPDIF Out connectors may differ by model. GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard Step 3: 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.
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 Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel.
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Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the re- cording sound, use the Recording option to set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. GA-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list Recording Control - 74 -...
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.
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.
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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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard - 78 - The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail.
"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.
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"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-EG31MF-S2 Motherboard - 80 -...
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