A: Acer does not provide official Windows 10 drivers for this motherboard. However, you can often use Windows 7 or Windows 8 drivers in compatibility mode. To do this, right-click the driver installer, go to Properties > Compatibility and select an older version of Windows. Additionally, Windows 10 itself may automatically install generic Microsoft drivers for many of the components. Your best bet for full functionality on Windows 10 is to use the chipset drivers directly from Intel, and the network and audio drivers from Realtek.
A: The Gigabyte GA-EG31M-S2 is a retail motherboard. The Acer EG31M v10 is an OEM version built by Gigabyte for Acer. They share the same core components: the Intel G31 chipset, ICH7 southbridge, Realtek ALC888 audio codec, and Realtek 8111C network controller . This is why drivers for the Gigabyte board are fully compatible with the Acer version. acer eg31m v10 motherboard drivers install
Have a question about a specific error code on your EG31M V1.0? Leave a comment below or check our forums for legacy hardware support. A: Acer does not provide official Windows 10