Gigabyte G31vsm Manual

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1 PS/2  Mouse  Port   (Green) 6 Microphone  (Pink)
2 USB 2.0  Ports  (USB23) 7 USB 2.0  Ports  (USB01)
3 RJ-45  Port 8 VGA Port
4 Line  In  (Light Blue) 9 COM Port
5 Line  Out  (Lime) 1 0 PS/2  Keyboard  Port  (Purple)
* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
   panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming....

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Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation
G31M-VS  is a Micro ATX form factor (8.8 x 6.7, 22.4 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before
you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.
2.1...

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Lift Lever Up to 90° CPU Marked Corner
Socket Marked Corner
2.3  CPU Installation
2.3  CPU Installation 2.3  CPU Installation
2.3  CPU Installation
2.3  CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,
please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if
the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is
found. Otherwise, the CPU will be...

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For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket
by using a purely vertical motion.
Step 2-4. V erify that the CPU is within the socket
and properly mated to the orient keys.
Step 3. Re move PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap):
Use your left hand index finger and thumb to
support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap
with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the...

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2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775\
-LAND CPU.
Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU
to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray \
thermal
interface material between the CPU...

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2.5 Installation of Memor
2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor
2.5 Installation of Memor
2.5 Installation of Memor y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)
G31M-VS  motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you
always need to install two  identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)
memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM...

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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 1 PCI slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard.
PCI slot: PCI slot is used to install expansion card that has the 32-bit PCI interface.
PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express card with x16 lane width
graphics card.
If...

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2.7 Jumpers Setup
2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup
2.7 Jumpers Setup
2.7 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1
and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is
placed on these 2 pins.
Jumper Setting Description
PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.10  No. 1)+5VSB (standby) for PS/2
or USB wake up...

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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.10  No. 8)
Note: Please r efer to the instruction of your IDE...

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1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
 the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
 instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
    header as below:
    A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
    B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.  C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
    D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for...