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... chipset LAN Realtek RTL8211 (10/100/1000 Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports S/PDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection IEEE 1394 Onboard T.I. TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE 1394a ports Storage nVIDIA...CD In connector 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable 1 COMB connector 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 -
... chipset LAN Realtek RTL8211 (10/100/1000 Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports S/PDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection IEEE 1394 Onboard T.I. TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE 1394a ports Storage nVIDIA...CD In connector 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 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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...ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function)(Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM...Note 1) Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is supported will be less than 4 GB; Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 2) Whether the ...
...ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function)(Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM...Note 1) Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is supported will be less than 4 GB; Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 2) Whether the ...
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... perfectly into the socket. Do not force the CPU into their holes. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. The CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the positioning of the CPU may occur. 5. ...the CPU to inserting the CPU. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU. Please make sure the CPU cooler is designated...
... perfectly into the socket. Do not force the CPU into their holes. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. The CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the positioning of the CPU may occur. 5. ...the CPU to inserting the CPU. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU. Please make sure the CPU cooler is designated...
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... automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used can be used is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. It is supported by the motherboard. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Then push it down.
... automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used can be used is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. It is supported by the motherboard. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Then push it down.
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... enable Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, it is recommended to use memory modules of the same color. 3. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61PM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 DIMM sockets. - 15 - Dual Channel mode will double...
... enable Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, it is recommended to use memory modules of the same color. 3. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61PM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 DIMM sockets. - 15 - Dual Channel mode will double...
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... mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. Line In The default Line In jack. have a standard USB interface. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Line In jack. - 17 - If... port (purple). Rear surround speakers can be connected to Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade.
... mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. Line In The default Line In jack. have a standard USB interface. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Line In jack. - 17 - If... port (purple). Rear surround speakers can be connected to Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade.
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... 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 2.88 MB. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power...
... 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 2.88 MB. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power...
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English 8) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect ... the software settings. If you connect the front panel audio module. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 -
English 8) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect ... the software settings. If you connect the front panel audio module. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 -
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...hard drive. Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to select this option for automatic device detection. Through Dec. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Extended IDE Drive. For example, 1 p.m. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the ... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 4 Master ` IDE Channel 5 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save...
...hard drive. Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to select this option for automatic device detection. Through Dec. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Extended IDE Drive. For example, 1 p.m. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the ... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 4 Master ` IDE Channel 5 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save...
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... are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of memory located above 1 MB in the system. Enter the appropriate option based on the motherboard. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for the hard drive. it will be detected and you will stop if an error is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on...
... are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of memory located above 1 MB in the system. Enter the appropriate option based on the motherboard. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for the hard drive. it will be detected and you will stop if an error is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on...
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GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - Disabled (Default value) Disable this function. NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable RAID function for the first channel of the first SATA ... LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Auto] [All Enabled] [Enabled] [SHADOW] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378/IRQ7] [SPP...
GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - Disabled (Default value) Disable this function. NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable RAID function for the first channel of the first SATA ... LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Auto] [All Enabled] [Enabled] [SHADOW] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378/IRQ7] [SPP...
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...2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial Port 2 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Disabled Disable the onboard USB controller. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard ...1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default Value) V1.1 Enable only the USB 1.1 controller. Disabled Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Disabled Disable onboard Serial Port 1. ECP Mode Use DMA This option is available only when Parallel Port Mode is ...
...2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial Port 2 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Disabled Disable the onboard USB controller. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard ...1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default Value) V1.1 Enable only the USB 1.1 controller. Disabled Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Disabled Disable onboard Serial Port 1. ECP Mode Use DMA This option is available only when Parallel Port Mode is ...
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...function. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU/system fan fail warning function. If you install. Current System/CPU Temperature Detect system/CPU temperature automatically. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 42 - Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR2 1.8V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. ...) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is opened, Case Opened will depend on CPU temperature. If the case is supported will show "No." Disabled Disable this function. Enabled When this function is closed, Case Opened will restart. Case Opened If...
...function. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU/system fan fail warning function. If you install. Current System/CPU Temperature Detect system/CPU temperature automatically. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 42 - Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR2 1.8V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. ...) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is opened, Case Opened will depend on CPU temperature. If the case is supported will show "No." Disabled Disable this function. Enabled When this function is closed, Case Opened will restart. Case Opened If...
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... Chapter 3 Drivers Installation Pictures below are shown in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Insert the driver CD-title that recommended to install other drivers. Please pick the item that you can press "Xpress Install" to...
... Chapter 3 Drivers Installation Pictures below are shown in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Insert the driver CD-title that recommended to install other drivers. Please pick the item that you can press "Xpress Install" to...
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... Smart-Fan 4. PC Health 5. Function display LEDs 9. Appendix English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system... PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I .B. Display screen 8. and M.I .A. GIGABYTE Logo 10. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" 7. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5...
... Smart-Fan 4. PC Health 5. Function display LEDs 9. Appendix English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system... PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I .B. Display screen 8. and M.I .A. GIGABYTE Logo 10. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" 7. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5...
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..., Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD/DVD: Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. At least 64M bytes of hard disk data. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by simply pressing the key during system... key in your CD-ROM drive. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the screen. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 52 - Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally ...
..., Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD/DVD: Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. At least 64M bytes of hard disk data. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by simply pressing the key during system... key in your CD-ROM drive. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the screen. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 52 - Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally ...
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...motherboard manufacturer. - 53 - BACKUP: Back up hard disks installed with Windows operating systems including DOS and Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me. 5. Does not support RAID/AHCI (class code 0104/0106) hard disks. 7. SATA IDE channel 1 d. For the use of backing up ) 4. Capable of Xpress Recovery2, ... CD before data backup. 2. Not compatible to execute the EnableBigLba.exe program from hard disk. 3. USB hard disks are currently not supported. 6. Hard disks detection sequence is normal that data backup takes longer time than 128G under Windows 2000, be backed up and restoring ...
...motherboard manufacturer. - 53 - BACKUP: Back up hard disks installed with Windows operating systems including DOS and Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me. 5. Does not support RAID/AHCI (class code 0104/0106) hard disks. 7. SATA IDE channel 1 d. For the use of backing up ) 4. Capable of Xpress Recovery2, ... CD before data backup. 2. Not compatible to execute the EnableBigLba.exe program from hard disk. 3. USB hard disks are currently not supported. 6. Hard disks detection sequence is normal that data backup takes longer time than 128G under Windows 2000, be backed up and restoring ...
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From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model.... BIOS flashing process. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 54 - M61PMS2.F1) to the IDE/SATA controllers integrated with caution and avoid inadequate operation that may result in system malfunction. FAT32/16/12 IDE/SATA hard drives that are not supported. 3. Select the... hard drive where the BIOS file is saved, such as "Floppy A" and press ENTER. Q-Flash only supports: a. Select the BIOS file and press ENTER. While in BIOS Setup, press the F8 key to update...
From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model.... BIOS flashing process. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 54 - M61PMS2.F1) to the IDE/SATA controllers integrated with caution and avoid inadequate operation that may result in system malfunction. FAT32/16/12 IDE/SATA hard drives that are not supported. 3. Select the... hard drive where the BIOS file is saved, such as "Floppy A" and press ENTER. Q-Flash only supports: a. Select the BIOS file and press ENTER. While in BIOS Setup, press the F8 key to update...
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... model name will cause system unbooted. English III. II. Please note that motherboard's model name in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be sure that any interruption during updating will ... (Corporate Online Management) at the same time. - 57 - Otherwise, your motherboard's model name again. IV. It means to method II. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM: In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. Note: I , if the BIOS file ...
... model name will cause system unbooted. English III. II. Please note that motherboard's model name in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be sure that any interruption during updating will ... (Corporate Online Management) at the same time. - 57 - Otherwise, your motherboard's model name again. IV. It means to method II. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM: In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. Note: I , if the BIOS file ...
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... LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Auto] [All Enabled] [Enabled] [SHADOW] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378/IRQ7] [SPP...
... LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Auto] [All Enabled] [Enabled] [SHADOW] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378/IRQ7] [SPP...