Manual
Page 3
...; 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: sive global distributor of documentations: For detailed product...
...; 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: sive global distributor of documentations: For detailed product...
Manual
Page 5
... 49 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 Software Applications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Unique Features 53 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 53 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 ...5 Appendix ...65 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 65 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette (For Windows XP and 2000 70 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System 71 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 74 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 74 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable...
... 49 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 Software Applications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Unique Features 53 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 53 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 ...5 Appendix ...65 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 65 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette (For Windows XP and 2000 70 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System 71 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 74 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 74 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable...
Manual
Page 6
... cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-M61PME-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk (For Windows Vista) Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable One SATA 3Gb/s cable I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice...
... cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-M61PME-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk (For Windows Vista) Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable One SATA 3Gb/s cable I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice...
Manual
Page 17
... damage. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card...
... damage. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card...
Manual
Page 30
.... The system will still be used for one time only. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 30 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the...00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. M61PME-S2 D1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007-NV-MCP61-6A61KG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS...
.... The system will still be used for one time only. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 30 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the...00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. M61PME-S2 D1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007-NV-MCP61-6A61KG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS...
Manual
Page 35
... partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. Capability Away Mode Init Display First...
... partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. Capability Away Mode Init Display First...
Manual
Page 49
... screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to restart your system. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install other applications included...
... screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to restart your system. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install other applications included...
Manual
Page 50
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. 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 50 -
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. 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 50 -
Manual
Page 51
3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 51 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 51 - Drivers Installation
Manual
Page 53
... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to restore it.
... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to restore it.
Manual
Page 56
Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. - 56 - Award Modular ... will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Figure 12 GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. M61PME-S2 D1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007-NV-MCP61-6A61KG09C-00 Figure 9 C. Accessing Xpress...
Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. - 56 - Award Modular ... will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Figure 12 GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. M61PME-S2 D1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007-NV-MCP61-6A61KG09C-00 Figure 9 C. Accessing Xpress...
Manual
Page 61
...During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to save the current BIOS file. 2. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step ...GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver...
...During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to save the current BIOS file. 2. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step ...GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver...
Manual
Page 65
Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note) D. Install the SATA RAID driver (Note) and operating system. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note) Skip this step if you begin Please prepare: ...8226; At least two SATA hard drives (to create RAID array on the motherboard. C . Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver. (Note) E. If you do not want to an available SATA port on the SATA controller. - 65 - Appendix Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Before you...
Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note) D. Install the SATA RAID driver (Note) and operating system. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note) Skip this step if you begin Please prepare: ...8226; At least two SATA hard drives (to create RAID array on the motherboard. C . Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver. (Note) E. If you do not want to an available SATA port on the SATA controller. - 65 - Appendix Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Before you...
Manual
Page 69
... array, press in the Array List screen. When the "Delete this array?" message appears, press to confirm or to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 69 - Now, you have created (Figure 7). Appendix Press to return to enter the Array Detail screen (Figure 8), which shows various information about...
... array, press in the Array List screen. When the "Delete this array?" message appears, press to confirm or to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 69 - Now, you have created (Figure 7). Appendix Press to return to enter the Array Detail screen (Figure 8), which shows various information about...
Manual
Page 70
...Note). A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in Figure 2. See the instructions below about how to exit when finished. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard Figure 3 - 70 - The B)nVIDIA MCP61 Series Raid(...64Bit) is /are for the NVIDIA® GeForce 6100/ nForce 430 chipset. First of all, copy the driver for Windows 2000.Your system will open similar to ...
...Note). A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in Figure 2. See the instructions below about how to exit when finished. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard Figure 3 - 70 - The B)nVIDIA MCP61 Series Raid(...64Bit) is /are for the NVIDIA® GeForce 6100/ nForce 430 chipset. First of all, copy the driver for Windows 2000.Your system will open similar to ...
Manual
Page 71
... to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver and press (Figure 2). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 71 - Please note that installation of some files being loaded...controllers for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you need to install the RAID driver during the OS installation process. Windows Setup Press F6 if you do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, ...
... to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver and press (Figure 2). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 71 - Please note that installation of some files being loaded...controllers for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you need to install the RAID driver during the OS installation process. Windows Setup Press F6 if you do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, ...
Manual
Page 72
...GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 72 - Later, when a screen similar to that in Figure 4 appears, you want to that in Figure 3. S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID driver... device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for example, if Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, using a device support disk...
...GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 72 - Later, when a screen similar to that in Figure 4 appears, you want to that in Figure 3. S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID driver... device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for example, if Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, using a device support disk...
Manual
Page 73
.... To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Appendix When the screen as shown below appears, press to continue the driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you can proceed with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue... F3=Exit Figure 5 Step 4: After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify...
.... To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Appendix When the screen as shown below appears, press to continue the driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you can proceed with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue... F3=Exit Figure 5 Step 4: After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify...
Manual
Page 74
...Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz sampling rate. all at the same time. A. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 74 - Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. If you want to mute the back panel audio... audio module), refer to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Configuring Speakers: (The following for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio Configurations:...
...Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz sampling rate. all at the same time. A. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 74 - Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. If you want to mute the back panel audio... audio module), refer to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Configuring Speakers: (The following for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio Configurations:...
Manual
Page 79
Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Double-click the icon to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in jack on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. Appendix 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel - 79 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel.
Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Double-click the icon to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in jack on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. Appendix 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel - 79 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the Audio Control Panel.