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...0) and mirroring (RAID 1) for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista Memory 2 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 8 GB memory) (Note 2) Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533/400 DIMMs Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Expanstion Slots 1 PCI...-33/66/100/133 support, allowing connection of 2 IDE devices - 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 -
...0) and mirroring (RAID 1) for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista Memory 2 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 8 GB memory) (Note 2) Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533/400 DIMMs Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Expanstion Slots 1 PCI...-33/66/100/133 support, allowing connection of 2 IDE devices - 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 install. (Note 5) EasyTune functions may vary depending on the CPU you must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (optional). (Note 2) Due to the VGA cards support list on page 16~17) (Note 4) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control... 1) To set up to PCI Express x8 mode. (please refer to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will be less than 4 GB;
Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 3) The GA-M61SME-S2 supports up an 8 channel audio configuration, you install. (Note 5) EasyTune functions may vary depending on the CPU you must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (optional). (Note 2) Due to the VGA cards support list on page 16~17) (Note 4) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control... 1) To set up to PCI Express x8 mode. (please refer to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will be less than 4 GB;
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...be set the CPU host frequency in Fig. 2. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If this occurs, please change the positioning of the CPU may occur. 5. Move the socket... system use extra care when installing the CPU. If you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU. 3. 1-3 Installation of the CPU and gently press the metal lever... lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 12 -
...be set the CPU host frequency in Fig. 2. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If this occurs, please change the positioning of the CPU may occur. 5. Move the socket... system use extra care when installing the CPU. If you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU. 3. 1-3 Installation of the CPU and gently press the metal lever... lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 12 -
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... direction. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. It is supported by the motherboard. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can be...
... direction. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. It is supported by the motherboard. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can be...
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...necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x16 slot. When you wish to secure the slot bracket of Memory Bus will not be enabled if only one memory module is locked by following the steps outlined below : 1. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. After operating the... Dual Channel mode will double. Replace the screw to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below : 1. Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61SME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Due to CPU limitation, if you try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture ...
...necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x16 slot. When you wish to secure the slot bracket of Memory Bus will not be enabled if only one memory module is locked by following the steps outlined below : 1. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. After operating the... Dual Channel mode will double. Replace the screw to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below : 1. Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61SME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Due to CPU limitation, if you try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture ...
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...this option for faster system start up. Extended IDE Drive. The time is , , , . Through Dec. IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 32 - Day The day, from 2000 through 2099 Time The times format in . The four options are used and the system... Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-...
...this option for faster system start up. Extended IDE Drive. The time is , , , . Through Dec. IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 32 - Day The day, from 2000 through 2099 Time The times format in . The four options are used and the system... Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-...
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... 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is present during power up. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for the hard drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a disk error; Access Mode Use this information. Enter the appropriate option...Precomp Landing Zone Write precomp Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies the types of base (or conventional) memory installed in the computer. Halt on the motherboard. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will determine the amount...
... 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is present during power up. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for the hard drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a disk error; Access Mode Use this information. Enter the appropriate option...Precomp Landing Zone Write precomp Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies the types of base (or conventional) memory installed in the computer. Halt on the motherboard. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will determine the amount...
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...-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip MAC Lan NV Serial-ATA 1 IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard 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] [Enabled] [Enabled] [SHADOW] [Auto] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [...F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 36 -
...-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip MAC Lan NV Serial-ATA 1 IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard 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] [Enabled] [Enabled] [SHADOW] [Auto] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [...F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 36 -
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...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 performance enhancement and manageability utility. C.I .B. GO Confirmation and Execution button 6. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status 9. Appendix for special enhancement for CPU and Memory...enhancing system performance, 2) C.I .A. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file 11. and M.I .B. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 51 - and M.I .B. Enters the C.I .A. PC Health ...
...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 performance enhancement and manageability utility. C.I .B. GO Confirmation and Execution button 6. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status 9. Appendix for special enhancement for CPU and Memory...enhancing system performance, 2) C.I .A. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file 11. and M.I .B. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 51 - and M.I .B. Enters the C.I .A. PC Health ...
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...to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to back up data on hard disks on . . . Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16...can be immediately installed once you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. GA-M61SME-S2 E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 01/23/2007-... restoration of the hard disk will stay permanent in the bottom left corner of system memory 3. 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you...
...to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to back up data on hard disks on . . . Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16...can be immediately installed once you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. GA-M61SME-S2 E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 01/23/2007-... restoration of the hard disk will stay permanent in the bottom left corner of system memory 3. 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you...
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...Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` Serial-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip MAC Lan NV Serial-ATA 1 IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard 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] [Enabled] [Enabled] [SHADOW] [Auto] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] 3...
...Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` Serial-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip MAC Lan NV Serial-ATA 1 IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard 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] [Enabled] [Enabled] [SHADOW] [Auto] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] 3...
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... 4 K to configure a RAID array. RAID Mode: Striping Free Disks Port Disk Model 1 ST3120026AS 2 ST3120026AS MediaShield Utility Aug 21 2006 - The supported RAID modes include Mirroring (default), Striping. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press F10 to enter the RAID...
... 4 K to configure a RAID array. RAID Mode: Striping Free Disks Port Disk Model 1 ST3120026AS 2 ST3120026AS MediaShield Utility Aug 21 2006 - The supported RAID modes include Mirroring (default), Striping. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press F10 to enter the RAID...
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... has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on . You can temporarily remove...Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-M61SME-S2... Motherboard - 74 - Plug in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to the maximum volume? Turn off your computer. 5. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults") to enter BIOS Setup. Q: Why is still on GIGABYTE...
... has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on . You can temporarily remove...Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-M61SME-S2... Motherboard - 74 - Plug in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to the maximum volume? Turn off your computer. 5. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults") to enter BIOS Setup. Q: Why is still on GIGABYTE...