Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L Rev.2.0 No I/O

Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L Rev.2.0 Intel Chipset G31 Express Socket LGA775 DDR2 Micro ATX Motherboard. GA-G31M-ES2L supports Intel latest high performance CPU delivers the most energy-efficient performance available today. Based on Intel's Micro Architecture, the Intel multi-core processors with 4 cores and two shared L2 caches provide the best capability-per-watt solutions and are an ideal choice for multi-media enthusiasts and intensive multi-tasking environments. This cutting-edge processor offers significant performance boosts and provides an overall more energy efficient platform.

Features:

• Revolution energy saving design with Easy Energy Saver technology to FSB 1600 (O.C.)
• Supports Intel Core 2 multi-core and upcoming 45nm processors
• Solid capacitors and Ferrite core choke design in CPU VRM
• Dual Channel DDR2 1066(O.C.) for remarkable system performance
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 (Intel GMA 3100)
• Features high speed Gigabit Ethernet
• Integrated 8 channel High Definition audio
• DualBIOS solution gives a multiple security to the system










Specifications:

CPU
Support for an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor/ Intel Core 2 Quad processor/Intel Core 2 Duo processor/ Intel Pentium processor/Intel Celeron processor in the LGA 775 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L2 cache varies with CPU
Front Side Bus
1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB
Chipset
North Bridge: Intel G31 Express Chipset
South Bridge: Intel ICH7
Memory
2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Onboard Graphics
Integrated in the North Bridge
Audio
Realtek ALC883 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note)
Support for S/PDIF Out
Support for CD In
LAN
AR8131 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface
South Bridge:
1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
iTE IT8718 chip:
1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB
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)
Internal I/O 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
1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x chassis intrusion header
1 x power LED header
Back Panel Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x parallel port
1 x serial port
1 x D-Sub port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller
iTE IT8718 chip
H/W Monitoring
System voltage detection
CPU temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan fail warning
CPU fan speed control
BIOS
2 x 4 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features
Support for BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Virtual DualBIOS
Support for Download Center
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for EasyTune
Support for Easy Energy Saver
Operating System
Support for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor
Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm




CPU Support