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... in this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual...
... in this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual...
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... 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-0*R) - 6 - 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. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on ...
... 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-0*R) - 6 - 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. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on ...
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...is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 17 - ... the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the...
...is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 17 - ... the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the...
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M61PME-S2 D1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007-NV..., then press to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 30 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device ... the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, ...
M61PME-S2 D1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007-NV..., then press to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 30 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device ... the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, ...
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Or you wish to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" ... to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to do so may affect the...
Or you wish to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" ... to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to do so may affect the...
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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 -
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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
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M61PME-S2 D1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007-NV-MCP61-6A61KG09C-00 Figure 9 C. Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. - 56 - When finished, go to ...Award Software, Inc. Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Figure 12 GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to startup XpressRecovery2..... Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. After...
M61PME-S2 D1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007-NV-MCP61-6A61KG09C-00 Figure 9 C. Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. - 56 - When finished, go to ...Award Software, Inc. Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Figure 12 GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to startup XpressRecovery2..... Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. After...
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...prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. C. During the BIOS update process, ... interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Options and Instructions: 1. Unique Features Before You Begin: 1. Update the BIOS Using the...
...prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. C. During the BIOS update process, ... interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Options and Instructions: 1. Unique Features Before You Begin: 1. Update the BIOS Using the...
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If you do not want to create RAID, you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note) Skip this step if you may prepare only one end of .... Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP/2000 setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to an available SATA port on the...
If you do not want to create RAID, you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note) Skip this step if you may prepare only one end of .... Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP/2000 setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to an available SATA port on the...
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... type the following two commands. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard Figure 3 - 70 - Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. Press to copy the driver in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from... (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to select A)nVIDIA MCP61 Series Raid(XP). Prepare a startup disk that in Figure ...
... type the following two commands. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard Figure 3 - 70 - Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. Press to copy the driver in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from... (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to select A)nVIDIA MCP61 Series Raid(XP). Prepare a startup disk that in Figure ...
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...Storage Controller and press . NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 72 - Later, when a screen similar... press ENTER. Windows Setup You have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want from the motherboard driver disk. S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found...
...Storage Controller and press . NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 72 - Later, when a screen similar... press ENTER. Windows Setup You have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want from the motherboard driver disk. S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found...
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all at the same time. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 74 - High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to access the Audio Control Panel. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic ... shows the default audio jack assignments. The picture to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz sampling rate. Configuring Speakers...
all at the same time. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 74 - High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to access the Audio Control Panel. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic ... shows the default audio jack assignments. The picture to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz sampling rate. Configuring Speakers...