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...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 CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E7 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
...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 CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E7 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplications 48 3-3 Driver CD Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 51 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 52 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 54 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 58 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Introduction 68 4-2 Troubleshooting 74 4-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 74 4-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 75 Regulatory Statements 77 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplications 48 3-3 Driver CD Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 51 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 52 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 54 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 58 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Introduction 68 4-2 Troubleshooting 74 4-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 74 4-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 75 Regulatory Statements 77 - 5 -
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...System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function (Note 4) BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune ... 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 must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (optional). (Note 2) Due to the VGA cards support ...
...System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function (Note 4) BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune ... 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 must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (optional). (Note 2) Due to the VGA cards support ...
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...module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then push it down. 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. ... so the DIMM memory module can be installed in only one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the memory used . 2. Please make sure that ...
...module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then push it down. 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. ... so the DIMM memory module can be installed in only one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the memory used . 2. Please make sure that ...
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.... 2. Please align the VGA card to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below : 1. Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61SME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will double. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Install related driver from...the computer. 3. Replace the screw to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips and speed. 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is locked by following the steps outlined below : 1. Be sure the...
.... 2. Please align the VGA card to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below : 1. Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61SME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will double. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Install related driver from...the computer. 3. Replace the screw to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips and speed. 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is locked by following the steps outlined below : 1. Be sure the...
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Hardware Installation The pin 1 of the cable is used to connect a floppy disk drive. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Before ...
Hardware Installation The pin 1 of the cable is used to connect a floppy disk drive. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Before ...
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... (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Please contact your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB...
... (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Please contact your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB...
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...changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help window that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select ...use and the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in system malfunction. - 29 - ...
...changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help window that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select ...use and the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in system malfunction. - 29 - ...
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...settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. 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 E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 01/..., the Main Menu (as usual. : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for stability. 3. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ...
...settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. 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 E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 01/..., the Main Menu (as usual. : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for stability. 3. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ...
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... User Password Change, set , or disable password. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals...items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configuration This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving...
... User Password Change, set , or disable password. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals...items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configuration This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving...
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... one of the two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:0:0. Through Dec. IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to set the access mode for automatic device detection. The time is , , , . IDE Device Setup. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 32 - You can manually input the...
... one of the two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:0:0. Through Dec. IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to set the access mode for automatic device detection. The time is , , , . IDE Device Setup. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 32 - You can manually input the...
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...floppy disk drive A that may be stopped. The value of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - BIOS Setup Enter the appropriate option based on the motherboard. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)..., But Keyboard The system boot will stop for any error that has been installed in the system. Access Mode Use this information. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720 K byte capacity 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided ...
...floppy disk drive A that may be stopped. The value of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - BIOS Setup Enter the appropriate option based on the motherboard. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)..., But Keyboard The system boot will stop for any error that has been installed in the system. Access Mode Use this information. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720 K byte capacity 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided ...
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... K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto AMD Cool&Quiet driver manages clock and VID to move it down the list. 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password... 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 - USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
... K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto AMD Cool&Quiet driver manages clock and VID to move it down the list. 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password... 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 - USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
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... to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you wish to Always Enable. - 35 - Set frame buffer size to PCI. BIOS Setup PCI Slot PEG Set Init display first to 256 M. party hardware monitor utility is installed. Frame Buffer Size 32M Set frame buffer size to...
... to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you wish to Always Enable. - 35 - Set frame buffer size to PCI. BIOS Setup PCI Slot PEG Set Init display first to 256 M. party hardware monitor utility is installed. Frame Buffer Size 32M Set frame buffer size to...
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... Enabled Disabled Enable NV SATA 1 primary RAID function. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to base memory(640 K). BIOS Setup Onboard Audio Function Auto Auto-detect onboard audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port... Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Disable this function. Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default ...
... Enabled Disabled Enable NV SATA 1 primary RAID function. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to base memory(640 K). BIOS Setup Onboard Audio Function Auto Auto-detect onboard audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port... Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Disable this function. Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default ...
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...flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Enable onboard LPT port and address is 2E8/IRQ3. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 38 - Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Enabled BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and ...mouse support. (Default value) Legacy USB Storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to 1. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB function. Disabled Disable...
...flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Enable onboard LPT port and address is 2E8/IRQ3. GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 38 - Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Enabled BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and ...mouse support. (Default value) Legacy USB Storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to 1. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB function. Disabled Disable...
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... awake the system from any suspend state. PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on function. BIOS Setup 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button PME Event...
... awake the system from any suspend state. PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on function. BIOS Setup 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button PME Event...
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BIOS Setup Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...
BIOS Setup Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...
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When this function. Users can adjust the fan speed with a 3-pin fan power cable. BIOS Setup Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default value) Voltage Set to PWM ...
When this function. Users can adjust the fan speed with a 3-pin fan power cable. BIOS Setup Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default value) Voltage Set to PWM ...
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GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 44 - 2-7 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Load Fail-... allow minimum system performance. 2-8 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set...
GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard - 44 - 2-7 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Load Fail-... allow minimum system performance. 2-8 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set...