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GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-M61PMS2-2002R * 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.
GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-M61PMS2-2002R * 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.
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Motherboard GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Nov. 29, 2006 Motherboard GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Nov. 29, 2006
Motherboard GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Nov. 29, 2006 Motherboard GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Nov. 29, 2006
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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) 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 ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) 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 ...
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GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout VGA COMA LPT USB USB 1394 LAN KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 ATX CPU_FAN IT8716 AUDIO F_AUDIO BIOS CI PCIE_16 GA-M61PM-S2 RTL8211 PCIE_1 PCI1 CD_IN PCI2 CODEC REV: 2.0 SPDIF_IO COMB CLR_CMOS BATTERY nVIDIA® GeForce 6100/ nForce 430 TSB43AB23 F1_1394 F2_1394 SYS_FAN IDE FDD F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB3 F_PANEL PWR_LED DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 SATAII1 SATAII3 SATAII0 SATAII2 - 7 -
GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout VGA COMA LPT USB USB 1394 LAN KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 ATX CPU_FAN IT8716 AUDIO F_AUDIO BIOS CI PCIE_16 GA-M61PM-S2 RTL8211 PCIE_1 PCI1 CD_IN PCI2 CODEC REV: 2.0 SPDIF_IO COMB CLR_CMOS BATTERY nVIDIA® GeForce 6100/ nForce 430 TSB43AB23 F1_1394 F2_1394 SYS_FAN IDE FDD F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB3 F_PANEL PWR_LED DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 SATAII1 SATAII3 SATAII0 SATAII2 - 7 -
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... Onboard T.I. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable 1 COMB connector 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 -
... Onboard T.I. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable 1 COMB connector 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 -
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... the CPU may occur. 5. Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its original position. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Socket Lever Fig.1 Position lever at a 90 degree angle. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of heat paste between the...
... the CPU may occur. 5. Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its original position. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Socket Lever Fig.1 Position lever at a 90 degree angle. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of heat paste between the...
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... modules, please comply with each slot. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. It is switched off to remove the DIMM module. Then push it down...
... modules, please comply with each slot. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. It is switched off to remove the DIMM module. Then push it down...
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... left shows to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot...
... left shows to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot...
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... steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 13 6 2 17 8 16 10 15 14 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_PANEL GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard 5 7 12 9 13 18 4 11 10) CD_IN 11) PWR_LED 12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 13) F1_1394/F2_1394 14) COMB 15) SPDIF_IO 16) CLR_CMOS 17) CI 18...
... steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 13 6 2 17 8 16 10 15 14 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_PANEL GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard 5 7 12 9 13 18 4 11 10) CD_IN 11) PWR_LED 12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 13) F1_1394/F2_1394 14) COMB 15) SPDIF_IO 16) CLR_CMOS 17) CI 18...
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... +12V Sense 5) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is the ground wire (GND). The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and...
... +12V Sense 5) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is the ground wire (GND). The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and...
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... on Page 72 about the software settings. English 8) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to work or...
... on Page 72 about the software settings. English 8) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to work or...
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It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is connected with the system power indicator to the connector. Pin No.
It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is connected with the system power indicator to the connector. Pin No.
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... the polarity of the COMB connector. Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. 5 1 6 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your device has digital output function. Please contact your stereo system has digital input function. Check the...
... the polarity of the COMB connector. Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. 5 1 6 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your device has digital output function. Please contact your stereo system has digital input function. Check the...
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Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 4. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 28 - If you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in and turn on the computer. Replace only with the ...
Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 4. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 28 - If you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in and turn on the computer. Replace only with the ...
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...... 1. The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for your motherboard. Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 ... LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F4d) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. M61PM-S2 F4d . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 11/22/2006-NV-MCP61-6A61KG02C-00 : Boot Menu Use < > or < > to...
...... 1. The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for your motherboard. Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 ... LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F4d) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. M61PM-S2 F4d . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 11/22/2006-NV-MCP61-6A61KG02C-00 : Boot Menu Use < > or < > to...
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... example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this option for automatic device detection. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - The time is , , , . Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to...
... example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this option for automatic device detection. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - The time is , , , . Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to...
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... system can not boot and can not access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority...
... system can not boot and can not access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority...
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GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - Disable the RAID function for all of the onboard SATA channels. (Default value) NV SATA 1 Primary RAID Enabled Enable RAID function for the ...
GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - Disable the RAID function for all of the onboard SATA channels. (Default value) NV SATA 1 Primary RAID Enabled Enable RAID function for the ...
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... at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - If no cable problem is attached to the fault or short. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission...
... at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - If no cable problem is attached to the fault or short. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission...
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... ON system. Press power button 4 sec. Enable PME as wake up system from any suspend state. Soft-Off by Alarm is pressed less than 4 sec. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - Disabled Enabled Disable this function. English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type...
... ON system. Press power button 4 sec. Enable PME as wake up system from any suspend state. Soft-Off by Alarm is pressed less than 4 sec. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - Disabled Enabled Disable this function. English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type...