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Gigabyte GA-P31-S3G User Manual

Lga775 socket motherboard for intel coretm processor family/ intel pentium processor family/intel celeron processor family
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  • Page 1 GA-P31-S3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel Core processor family/ ® Intel Pentium processor family/Intel Celeron processor family ® ® ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P31S3G-1001R...

  • Page 3: Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

    Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. logo is exclusively licensed to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- sive global distributor of GIGABYTE branded motherboards.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ......................... 6 Optional Items ......................... 6 GA-P31-S3G 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 ....................
  • Page 5 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 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ............

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-P31-S3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel LGA775 CPU 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-P31-S3G Motherboard Layout

    GA-P31-S3G Motherboard Layout ATX_12V KB_MS CPU_FAN LGA775 AUDIO Intel ® F_AUDIO PCIE_1 RTL8111B PCIE_16 IT8718 PCIE_2 SATAII2 CODEC SATAII3 Intel ICH7 ® PCIE_3 CLR_CMOS PCI1 SATAII0 F_USB1 F_USB2 PCI2 MBIOS SATAII1 PCI3 SYS_FAN - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PCIe CLK CPU CLK+/- LGA775 (100 MHz) (333/266/200 MHz) Processor Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory Intel ® PCI Express x16 MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK BIOS (100 MHz) ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Express Bus 4 SATA 3Gb/s RTL8111B...

  • 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

    1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive 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) GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 10 -...
  • 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 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector...
  • Page 12 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000 ® ® Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.4cm (Note) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    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 CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 14 -...

  • 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.) ® Male Push Pin Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male The Top Push Pin of Female...

  • Page 16: Dual Channel Memory Configuration

    1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 16 -...

  • 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

    Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 18 -...

  • 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 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_AUDIO ATX (Power Connector) F_PANEL CPU_FAN CD_IN SYS_FAN SPDIF_O F_USB1/F_USB2 CLR_CMOS 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 Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft On/Off) Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 23 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with color-coded power connector wires.
  • Page 24 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. SATAII2 Pin No. Definition SATAII3 SATAII0 SATAII1 Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 24 -...

  • Page 25: Front Panel Audio Header

    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.

  • 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-P31-S3G Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 27 11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R 12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in.

  • Page 28: Clear Cmos Jumper

    Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 29 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition Signal 16) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off.
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  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.

  • 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-P31-S3G Motherboard - 32 -...

  • 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: E11) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • 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-P31-S3G Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 35: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Fri, Aug 10 2007 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master [None] IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] IDE Channel 2 Master [None] IDE Channel 2 Slave [None]...
  • 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-P31-S3G Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Item Help First Boot Device [Floppy] Menu Level Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Disabled] CPU Multi-Threading [Enabled]...
  • Page 38 Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. (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-P31-S3G Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] Item Help On-Chip SATA Mode [Auto] Menu Level x PATA IDE Set to Ch.0 Master/Slave SATA Port 0/2 Set to Ch.2 Master/Slave SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch.3 Master/Slave USB Controller [Enabled]...

  • Page 40: Usb Controller

    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 0.0m, as shown in the figure above. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 40 -...
  • Page 41 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..Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed Cable Length...

  • Page 42: Power Management Setup

    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 Vista operating system only. ® ® GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 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.

  • Page 44: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the second PCI slot. PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the third PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the third PCI slot. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 45: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Case Opened Menu Level Vcore 1.438V DDR18V 1.840V +3.3V 3.344V +12V 12.112V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 3375 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]...

  • Page 46: 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-P31-S3G Motherboard - 46 -...
  • Page 47 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 48 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-P31-S3G Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...

  • Page 50: Set Supervisor/User Password

    BIOS settings but not to make changes. 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-P31-S3G Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 51: Save & Exit Setup

    2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
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  • Page 53: 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 54: 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. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: 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. - 55 - Drivers Installation...
  • Page 56 GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Unique Features

    Chapter 4 Unique Features Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is an utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Before You Begin: •...
  • Page 58 Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 59 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 60 Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 10 Figure 11 3. When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Figure 12 GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 61 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 Figure 14 E.

  • Page 62: Bios Update Utilities

    Intel P31 BIOS for P31-S3G E11 <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 09/12/2007-P31-ICH7-6A89OG08C-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 63 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 64 Load Optimized Defaults Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults 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-P31-S3G Motherboard - 64 -...

  • Page 65: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet).
  • Page 66 BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. Step 4: As the system boots, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 66 -...

  • Page 67: Easytune 5 Pro

    EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTune 5 Pro, an easy-to-use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions : overclocking/overvoltage, (Note 1) C.I.A./M.I.B.

  • Page 68: Windows Vista Readyboost

    • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 68 -...

  • Page 69: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back Line In panel which support 2/4/5.1-channel audio. The picture (Note) to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Front Speaker Out Mic In If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can have both the front and...
  • Page 70 Step 4: Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK to complete the configuration. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 71 B. Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effect tab. C. Configuring AC'97 Audio: If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module, click the tool icon on the Audio I/O tab On the Global Connector Settings box, select the Dis- able front panel jack detection check box.

  • Page 72: Installing The S/Pdif Out Cable (Optional)

    1 of the SPDIF_O header. Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in damage to the device. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 73 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. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable B. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF Settings dialog box, select an output sam- pling rate and select (or disable) the output source.

  • Page 74: Configuring Microphone Recording

    Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 74 -...
  • Page 75 Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- ing process when using the microphone function on the front panel, do not select the Mute check box under Front Pink In or Front Green In in Master Volume. It is recommended that you set the volume at a middle level.

  • Page 76: Using The Sound Recorder

    3. To play a sound file, click the Play button 4. To stop playing, click the Stop button 5. You may use the Fast Forward button move to the beginning of a file or the Fast Back- ward button to the end. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 76 -...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting Procedure

    Turn on the power to start the computer. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. (Continued...) GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 79 The power supply, When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. The graphics card, expansion slot, or Check if there is display on your monitor. monitor might fail.

  • Page 80: Regulatory Statements

    If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. GA-P31-S3G Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 81 Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
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  • Page 83 Shenyang Tech. Support: TEL: +86-24-83992901 http://rma.gigabyte-usa.com FAX: +86-24-83992909 Web address: http://www.gigabyte.com.mx India Singapore GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.sg Saudi Arabia Thailand WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sa WEB address : http://th.giga-byte.com...
  • Page 84 Office of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. in POLAND Sweden WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.pl WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.se Ukraine France WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com.ua GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE Romania WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. Italy in Romania WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.ro...

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