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GA-M61SME-S2 AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core / AMD AthlonTM 64 / SempronTM AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-M61SMES2-2002R
GA-M61SME-S2 AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core / AMD AthlonTM 64 / SempronTM AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-M61SMES2-2002R
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Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-M61SME-S2 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 OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-M61SME-S2 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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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-M61SME-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable One SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are ...
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-M61SME-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable One SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are ...
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... - 2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors, allowing connection of 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
... - 2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors, allowing connection of 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
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Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 3) The GA-M61SME-S2 supports up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (optional). (Note 2) Due to the VGA cards support list on different motherboards. - 11 - Hardware ...
Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 3) The GA-M61SME-S2 supports up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (optional). (Note 2) Due to the VGA cards support list on different motherboards. - 11 - Hardware ...
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.... Please make sure that none are bent. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory...
.... Please make sure that none are bent. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory...
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... with each slot. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that memory of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module.
... with each slot. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that memory of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module.
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... slot. Install related driver from the computer. 3. When you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below : 1. Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61SME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. Remove your expansion card by the latch at...
... slot. Install related driver from the computer. 3. When you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below : 1. Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61SME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. Remove your expansion card by the latch at...
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... Cable (optional). 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 2 3 16 5 10 13 17 7 18 14 11 12 15 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE 6) FDD 7) SATAII 0 / SATAII 1 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard 6 48 9 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) HDA_SUR 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) COMB 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY - 18 - To set up...
... Cable (optional). 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 2 3 16 5 10 13 17 7 18 14 11 12 15 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE 6) FDD 7) SATAII 0 / SATAII 1 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard 6 48 9 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) HDA_SUR 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) COMB 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY - 18 - To set up...
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... a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard 2 1 - 20 - Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating...
... a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard 2 1 - 20 - Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating...
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.../off. RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power...
.../off. RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power...
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Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. 51 62 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 24 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the S/PDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable ...
Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. 51 62 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 24 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the S/PDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable ...
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.... Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 26 -
.... Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 26 -
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GA-M61SME-S2 E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 01/23/2007-NV-MCP61-6A61KG05C-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then press ... options. 2. 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-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 30 - If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. : Boot Menu Select boot sequence...
GA-M61SME-S2 E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 01/23/2007-NV-MCP61-6A61KG05C-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then press ... options. 2. 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-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 30 - If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. : Boot Menu Select boot sequence...
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For example, 1 p.m. IDE Device Setup. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 32 - The time is , , , . Extended IDE Drive. You can use one of three methods: • Auto • None Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/...
For example, 1 p.m. IDE Device Setup. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 32 - The time is , , , . Extended IDE Drive. You can use one of three methods: • Auto • None Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/...
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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-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or...
... 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-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or...
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... Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 36 -
... Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 36 -