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GA-M68M-S2P AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-M68MS2P-1001R
GA-M68M-S2P AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-M68MS2P-1001R
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All rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and ...or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support...
All rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and ...or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-M68M-S2P 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 the product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) - 6 -
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-M68M-S2P 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 the product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) - 6 -
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... or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Locate an expansion ...
Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Locate an expansion ...
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... accurate or may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or...
... accurate or may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or...
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...Memory Clock to X4.00. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the memory clock as required. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to X5.33. When you use an AM3/AM2+ CPU: X2...F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock settings you made is set to Manual. DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only ...
...Memory Clock to X4.00. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the memory clock as required. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to X5.33. When you use an AM3/AM2+ CPU: X2...F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock settings you made is set to Manual. DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only ...
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... (default), 1T~3T. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to single dual-channel. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Auto 3T Auto 105ns Auto -- Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. CAS# latency Options are...
... (default), 1T~3T. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to single dual-channel. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Auto 3T Auto 105ns Auto -- Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. CAS# latency Options are...
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Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Halt On Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a ...
Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Halt On Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a ...
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..., please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and...
..., please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and...
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Drivers Installation - 52 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
Drivers Installation - 52 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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...GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. M68M-S2P... DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C)...
...GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. M68M-S2P... DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C)...
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... server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. During...Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow...
... server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. During...Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow...
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... stripe block size. Figure 3 Step 2: The Define a New Array screen is selected, you enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility (Figure 4). The striping block size can manually set from field to 128 KB. Striping Block: Optimal Free Disks Port 1.0 1.1 Disk Model ST3120026AS ST3120026AS Capacity 111.79GB 111.79GB Array Disks Port Disk...
... stripe block size. Figure 3 Step 2: The Define a New Array screen is selected, you enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility (Figure 4). The striping block size can manually set from field to 128 KB. Striping Block: Optimal Free Disks Port 1.0 1.1 Disk Model ST3120026AS ST3120026AS Capacity 111.79GB 111.79GB Array Disks Port Disk...
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... right shows the default audio jack assignments. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
... right shows the default audio jack assignments. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
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... office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to develop products that protects human health and the environment. We believe that the information contained ... our efforts to meet RoHS requirement. Instead, the device should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. w If you may...