Description
GA-G31M-ES2L supports Intel high performance CPU delivering 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 multimedia enthusiasts and intensive multitasking environments. This cutting-edge processor offers significant performance boosts and provides an overall more energy efficient platform.
Customer reviews
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Good mobo for money
Reviewed by James. Review Posted 21/03/2009
This is a very cheap motherboard with energy saver. It perfectly works with my E5200 and 9600GT
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Intel Core 2 multi-core and upcoming 45nm processors
GA-G31M-ES2L supports Intel latest high performance CPU delivering 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 multimedia enthusiasts and intensive multitasking environments. This cutting-edge processor offers significant performance boosts and provides an overall more energy efficient platform. -
Solid capacitor for CPU VRM
Stable system operation depends upon the quality of CPU VRM (voltage regulator module). Gigabyte adopts conductive polymer aluminum solid capacitors for CPU VRM to ensure a longer lifespan for systems in daily operation and boost system stability under extreme conditions. CPU VRM with Solid Capacitors featuring better electronic conductivity, excellent heat resistance enhances system durability even operating in high temperature environment. -
PCI Express interface
Revolutionary PCI Express interface provides scalable bandwidth for multi-purpose usage. -
Dual Channel DDR2 1066
Get a jump in memory performance with the advanced technology of DDR2 1066 memory architecture by overclocking, which delivers superior performance for the most demanding applications. -
SATA 3Gb/s storage interface
The SATA specification doubles bus bandwidth from 1.5Gb/s to 3Gb/s. Hot Plug support allows users to insert and remove hard disk drives without shutting off power to the system. -
Gigabit LAN connectivity
The Gigabit network interface delivers a high speed LAN connection with high data transfer rate, providing new generation connectivity for the broadband era. Gigabit LAN is ideally for seamless Internet connection such as streaming audio and video contents -
Safe
Safe is the key feature of Gigabyte S-series motherboards with the following elements: Excellent hardware design reinforced BIOS protection through Gigabyte Virtual Dual BIOS Technology and Gigabyte BIOS Setting Recovery Technology. -
RoHS compliant
As a member of the global community to look after the environment, Gigabyte complies with the European Union's Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive which limits the use of lead, mercury, cadmium and other hazardous substances in electronic products.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L - motherboard - micro ATX - iG31
- Product Type
- Motherboard
- Form Factor
- Micro ATX
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 24.4 cm x 19.4 cm
- Chipset Type
- Intel G31 Express / Intel ICH7
- Multi-Core Support
- Dual-Core / Quad-core
- Max Bus Speed
- 1333 MHz
- Processor
- 0 ( 1 ) - LGA775 Socket
- Compatible Processors
- Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron 400 sequence, Celeron Dual Core
- 64-bit Processors Compatibility
- Built-in
- RAM
- 0 MB (installed) / 4 GB (max)
- Supported RAM Technology
- DDR2 SDRAM
- Storage Controller
- ATA-100, Serial ATA-300
- USB Ports Configuration
- 8 x USB
- Storage Ports Configuration
- 1 x ATA, 4 x SATA
- Graphics Controller
- Intel GMA 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
- Audio Output
- Sound card - 7.1 channel surround
- Networking
- Network adapter - Realtek RTL8111C - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
Detail
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard
- Form Factor
- Micro ATX
- Width
- 24.4 cm
- Depth
- 19.4 cm
- Compatible Processors
- Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron 400 sequence, Celeron Dual Core
- 64-bit Processors Compatibility
- Built-in
- Processor Socket
- LGA775 Socket
- Multi-Core Support
- Dual-Core / Quad-core
- Chipset Type
- Intel G31 Express / Intel ICH7
- Max Bus Speed
- 1333 MHz
- BIOS Type
- Award
- Storage Controller
- ATA-100, Serial ATA-300
- Power Connectors
- 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector
Processor
- Installed Qty (Max Supported)
- 0 ( 1 )
Memory
- Supported RAM Technology
- DDR2 SDRAM
- RAM Installed ( Max )
- 0 MB / 4 GB (max)
- Supported RAM Speed
- PC2-6400, PC2-5300, PC2-8500
- RAM Features
- Dual channel memory architecture
Video
- Graphics Controller
- Intel GMA 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Audio
- Audio Output
- Sound card
- Audio Codec
- Realtek ALC883
- Sound Output Mode
- 7.1 channel surround
- Compliant Standards
- High Definition Audio
Telecom / Networking
- Networking
- Network adapter - Realtek RTL8111C - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Features
- BIOS Features
- DMI 2.0 support, ACPI 1.0b support, SMBIOS 2.4 support
- Hardware Monitoring
- CPU core temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU overheating protection
- Hardware Features
- Chassis intrusion detection, Q-Flash, C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management), Virtual Dual BIOS, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s)
- 1 processor - LGA775 Socket , 2 memory ( 1.8 V ) - DIMM 240-pin , 1 PCI Express x16 , 1 PCI Express x1 , 2 PCI
- Storage Interfaces
- Intel ICH7 : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - 4 Device(s) , Intel ICH7 : ATA-100 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 Device(s)
- Interfaces
- 1 x audio - line-In - 4 PIN MPC , 1 x storage - floppy interface - 34 PIN IDC , 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) , 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) , 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A , 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
- Additional Connectors (Optional)
- 4 x Hi-Speed USB
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included
- 1 x IDE cable , 1 x floppy cable , 2 x Serial ATA cable
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities, Norton Internet Security, @BIOS, Xpress Recovery 2
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
- Compliant Standards
- Plug and Play, ACPI 1.0b, RoHS
