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Manual - Page 1
GA-M61P-S3
AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002 12ME-M61PS3-1002R
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
Manual - Page 4
...Contents
ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16...
Manual - Page 7
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS
Socket AM2
ATX
COMA
LPT
VGA
1394
USB
ATX_12V
LAN
USB
AUDIO
CPU_FAN F_AUDIO
GA-M61P-S3
Realtek 8211
PCIE_1
PCIE_2 CODEC
CD_IN
SPDIF_IO
DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4
IDE PCIE_16
BIOS
BATTERY
CLR_CMOS
nVIDIA®
PCI1
GeForce 6100/
nForce 430
PCI2
SATAII3
SATAII2
IT8716 CI COMB
PCI3 TSB43AB23 PCI4 F1_1394 F2_1394 FDD
SATAII1
...
Manual - Page 10
...ALC883 CODEC chip
Š Supports High Definition Audio
Š Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio
Š Supports S/PDIF In/Out connection
Š Supports CD In connection
IEEE 1394
Š Onboard T.I. English
1-2 Feature Summary
CPU
Š Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable
Š 1 power LED connector
Š 1 Chassis Intrusion connector
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
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Manual - Page 12
... insert properly. Gently place the CPU into its socket, place one finger down on the socket as shown in accordance with the following conditions: 1. GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
- 12 - Do not force the CPU into their holes. English
1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. Move the socket lever to see that the...
Manual - Page 14
... sockets to prevent hardware damage. 3. English
1-4 Installation of Memory
Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used . 2.
Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard...
Manual - Page 15
... enable Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed.
Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 DIMM sockets.
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61P-S3 supports the Dual Channel Technology.
DS/SS
4 memory modules
DS/SS
DS/SS
DS...
Manual - Page 16
... your expansion card by the latch at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8. GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
- 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card:
Please align the VGA card to release the card. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5.
When you try...
Manual - Page 20
...instructions located on the IDE device). English
3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)
The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via an IDE connector. Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU....
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- 20 - Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires...
Manual - Page 30
... Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
1.
Boot Menu
== Select a Boot First device ==
Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD Legacy LAN
KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D8)
Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1...
Manual - Page 32
... two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default)
• None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are :
CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)
IDE Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master
IDE Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST. (default)
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
- 32 - The day, from 1999...
Manual - Page 48
... screen to assist you are prompted to enter password. To disable password, just press when you in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will appear to eight characters, and press .
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
- 48 - You may access all BIOS Setup program function. Type the password, up to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will be prompted...
Manual - Page 58
...such as "Floppy A" and press ENTER. GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
- 58 - Q-Flash only supports: a. NOTE: Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are connected to the IDE/SATA controllers integrated with caution and avoid inadequate operation that may result in system malfunction.
From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy
diskor hard disk...
Manual - Page 60
... methods (such as: M61PS3.F1). II. d.
Installing the @BIOS utility
Fig 2. The @BIOS Utility
Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS
Fig 4. System will automatically download and update the BIOS. GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
- 60 - Just select the desired @BIOS server to update their BIOS under Windows. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS
Select @BIOS item than click Install
Fig 3. Select the...
Manual - Page 68
... SATA RAID driver during the Windows setup process. See the instructions below about how to the CD-ROM drive (example: D:\>). Once at the A:\> prompt, change to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode(Note). Press 0 to install Windows XP (32-bit). From the CD-ROM drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in your system. For example, from the motherboard driver...
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