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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-M68MT-S2P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-M68MT-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-M68MT-S2P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-M68MT-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
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GA-M68MT-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 1 D-Sub PCI Express Bus 8 USB 2.0/1.1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 Realtek RTL8211CL PCI Bus NVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s LPC Bus iTE IT8720 Dual BIOS Floppy COM Port LPT Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
GA-M68MT-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 1 D-Sub PCI Express Bus 8 USB 2.0/1.1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 Realtek RTL8211CL PCI Bus NVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s LPC Bus iTE IT8720 Dual BIOS Floppy COM Port LPT Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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..., make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
..., make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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... Transport Bus Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MT/s Chipset NVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a Memory Onboard Graphics ...to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port Realtek ALC888B ...
... Transport Bus Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MT/s Chipset NVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a Memory Onboard Graphics ...to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port Realtek ALC888B ...
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...ATX main power connector w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In/Out... Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS...
...ATX main power connector w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In/Out... Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS...
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... audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
... audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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... notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn... on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the ...
... notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn... on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the ...
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... triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. B. Follow the steps below to ...correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer ...
... triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. B. Follow the steps below to ...correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer ...
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... grease on the CPU. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on one side of the retention frame. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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...
... grease on the CPU. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on one side of the retention frame. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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...
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...only one direction. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard...
...only one direction. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard...
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Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. ...
Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. ...
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Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN:... fan be sure to connect a floppy disk drive. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the... in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The pin 1 of the cable is the ground wire)....
Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN:... fan be sure to connect a floppy disk drive. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the... in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The pin 1 of the cable is the ground wire)....
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... Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
... Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
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...that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated ... out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable,...
...that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated ... out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable,...
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... Determines whether to X5.33. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to X4.00. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration CPU NB VID Control CPU Voltage Control DDR3 Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Auto] x5.33 1066Mhz [Press Enter] [Normal] [Normal] [Auto] 1.3500V Item Help Menu Level ...
... Determines whether to X5.33. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to X4.00. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration CPU NB VID Control CPU Voltage Control DDR3 Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Auto] x5.33 1066Mhz [Press Enter] [Normal] [Normal] [Auto] 1.3500V Item Help Menu Level ...
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...memory. Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to the memory or reduce the useful life of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.4V The adjustable range is closed. (Default: Disabled...down mode. RAS to +0.4V. Precharge Time Options are per Channel (Default), per CS. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to select a CKE power down mode when the CKE pin is from +0.05V to RAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), ...
...memory. Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to the memory or reduce the useful life of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.4V The adjustable range is closed. (Default: Disabled...down mode. RAS to +0.4V. Precharge Time Options are per Channel (Default), per CS. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to select a CKE power down mode when the CKE pin is from +0.05V to RAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), ...
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... computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to exit this menu when finished. After configuring this function. Capability Away Mode Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First Frame...
... computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to exit this menu when finished. After configuring this function. Capability Away Mode Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First Frame...
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... will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CPU temperature. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/...status of previous chassis intrusion status. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open...
... will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CPU temperature. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/...status of previous chassis intrusion status. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open...
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This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to control CPU fan speed. BIOS Setup PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. - 47 - CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to Enabled.
This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to control CPU fan speed. BIOS Setup PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. - 47 - CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to Enabled.
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... system clock settings and voltages Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced mode allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows... users to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of these changes to take effect...
... system clock settings and voltages Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced mode allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows... users to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of these changes to take effect...