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... to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek AL662 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for SATA RAID ...panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In RTL 8211BL chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots nVIDIA...
... to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek AL662 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for SATA RAID ...panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In RTL 8211BL chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots nVIDIA...
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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it ..., hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one of the Socket AM2 CPU Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2 CPU GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 12 -
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it ..., hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one of the Socket AM2 CPU Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2 CPU GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 12 -
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... the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 14 - Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on one side of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock...
... the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 14 - Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on one side of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock...
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GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 52 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 52 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
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... enter Q-Flash. Embedded in system malfunction. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. M68SM-S2L D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash... RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 60 - Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first.
... enter Q-Flash. Embedded in system malfunction. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. M68SM-S2L D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash... RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 60 - Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first.
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... system. • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 64 - Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in "Update the BIOS...
... system. • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 64 - Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in "Update the BIOS...
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... for 5 seconds.) 3. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short:...short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 86 - 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the CMOS, which will ...
... for 5 seconds.) 3. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short:...short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 86 - 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the CMOS, which will ...
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... on the top right corner of the website. CO., LTD. - WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk y GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. - y GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to enter the system. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - U.K. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 96 - TECH. Germany WEB address : http://www...
... on the top right corner of the website. CO., LTD. - WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk y GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. - y GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to enter the system. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - U.K. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 96 - TECH. Germany WEB address : http://www...