Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L

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

Specifications

CPU

1. Support for an Intel? Core? 2 Extreme processor/ Intel? Core? 2 Quad processor/Intel? Core? 2 Duo processor/ Intel? Pentium? processor Extreme Edition/Intel? Pentium? D processor/ Intel? Pentium? 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel? Pentium? 4 processor/ Intel? Celeron? processor in the LGA 775 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
2. L2 cache varies with CPU

Front Side Bus

1. 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB

Chipset

1. North Bridge: Intel? G31 Express Chipset
2. South Bridge: Intel? ICH7

Memory

1. 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory
2. Dual channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)

Onboard Graphics

1. Integrated in the North Bridge

Audio

1. Realtek ALC883 codec
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note)
4. Support for S/PDIF Out
5. Support for CD In

Note: To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
LAN

1. RTL 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots

1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
2. 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
3. 2 x PCI slots

Storage Interface South Bridge:

1. 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
2. 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices

iTE IT8718 chip:

1. 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

USB

1. Integrated in the South Bridge
2. 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. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 1 x floppy disk drive connector
4. 1 x IDE connector
5. 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
6. 1 x CPU fan header
7. 1 x system fan header
8. 1 x front panel header
9. 1 x front panel audio header
10. 1 x CD In connector
11. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
12. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
13. 1 x chassis intrusion header
14. 1 x power LED header

Back Panel Connectors

1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
2. 1 x PS/2 mouse port
3. 1 x parallel port
4. 1 x serial port
5. 1 x D-Sub port
6. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
7. 1 x RJ-45 port
8. 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

I/O Controller

1. iTE IT8718 chip

H/W Monitoring

1. System voltage detection
2. CPU temperature detection
3. CPU/System fan speed detection
4. CPU overheating warning
5. CPU/System fan fail warning
6. CPU fan speed control

BIOS

1. 2 x 4 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

Unique Features

1. Support for @BIOS
2. Support for Q-Flash
3. Support for Virtual DualBIOS
4. Support for Download Center
5. Support for Xpress Install
6. Support for Xpress Recovery2
7. Support for EasyTune
8. Support for Easy Energy Saver

Bundle Software

1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Operating System

1. Support for Microsoft?Windows Vista/XP

Form Factor

1. Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm