We have a direct link to download Gigabyte GA-G33M-S2L drivers, firmware and other resources directly from the
Gigabyte site. To protect our site from spammers you will need to enter the verification characters below in order to
access the download link.
Manual - Page 3
... information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our ... the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updatingmotherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example:
Manual - Page 5
Chapter 3 DriversInstallation ...51
3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 Installing Chipset Drivers ...51 Software Applications ...52 Driver CD Information ...52 Hardware Information ...53 Contact Us ... Audio Input and Output ...67
5-1-1 5-1-2 5-1-3 5-1-4 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio ...67 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional) ...70 Configuring Microphone Recording ...72 Using ...
Manual - Page 6
Box Contents
GA-G33M-S2LmotherboardMotherboarddriver disk User's Manual 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. The box contents are subject to change without notice. • The ...
Manual - Page 12
Unique Features
Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor
Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support ...," for details on enabling AHCI.) (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-G33M-S2LMotherboard - 12 -
Manual - Page 16
1-4
Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the ... Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-G33M-S2LMotherboard - 16 -
DDRII1 DDRII2
DDRII3 DDRII4
Manual - Page 18
...on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a...the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.
GA-G33M-S2LMotherboard
- 18 -
Manual - Page 29
... press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-... user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash...
Manual - Page 30
... BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel G33 BIOS for G33M-S2L E11a ...: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-G33-ICH9-6A89OG06C-00... : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first.
GA-G33M-S2LMotherboard
- 30 -
Manual - Page 35
... Defaults
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or... to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that...
Manual - Page 36
...Init Display First
Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express ... first display. PEG Sets PCI Express x16 graphics card as the first display.
Onboard VGA
Enables ...or not a PCI Express card is installed. If you wish to set up a dual view configuration,... Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 36 -
GA-G33M-S2LMotherboard
Manual - Page 37
... controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storagedriver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and .... Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode, e.g. Windows XP/2000.
USB Controller
Enables or disables the ...
Manual - Page 38
...: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.
... Disabled.
SMART LAN (LANCable Diagnostic Function)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting ...the following message will appear:
Start detecting at Port...Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m
GA-G33M-S2LMotherboard
- 38 -
Manual - Page 51
Chapter 3 DriversInstallation
• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating ... instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboarddriver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service ...
Manual - Page 52
3-2
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.
3-3
Driver CD Information
This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
GA-G33M-S2LMotherboard
- 52 -
Manual - Page 55
... first physical hard drive that has the operating system installed. • As Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at ... your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive ... At least 64 MB of system memory VESA compatible graphics card Windows ® 2000 with SP3 or later; Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery ...
Manual - Page 58
B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2
1. Boot from the motherboarddriver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see ... Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel G33 BIOS for G33M-S2L E11a ...: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot...Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Figure 12 GA-G33M-S2LMotherboard - 58 -
Manual - Page 60
... provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS TM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @... You Begin:
1. 2. 3. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model....(C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel G33 BIOS for G33M-S2L E11a ...: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash .... Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-G33M-S2LMotherboard - 60 -
Manual - Page 63
... BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.
3. 4.
B. Installing and Using @BIOS:
Use the motherboarddriver disk included with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility.
Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS
Select @BIOS and click Install.
C. Options and Instructions:
1. Save ...
Manual - Page 65
... (For instructions on using EasyTune5 Pro, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.)
... Function LEDs Live Update Help Exit/Minimize Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters ..., and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro...
Manual - Page 67
... time.
A. Configuring Speakers:
(The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audiodriver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in ..., make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboarddriver disk and your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows.
(...