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GA-MA69VM-S2 AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core / AMD AthlonTM 64 / SempronTM AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-MA69VMS2-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-MA69VM-S2 AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core / AMD AthlonTM 64 / SempronTM AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-MA69VMS2-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-MA69VM-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 ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-MA69VM-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 ...
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ATX GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard Layout MS / KB ATX_12V COMA Socket AM2 LPT VGA CPU_FAN USB USB LAN TV AUDIO IT8716 CI BIOS PCIE_4 GA-MA69VM-S2 AMD 690V F_AUDIO RTL8110SC PCIE_16 PCI1 PCI2 CODEC COMB CD_IN SPDIF_IO DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE SATAII2 SATAII0 AMD SB600 SYS_FAN SATAII3 BATTERY SATAII1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 PWR_LED FDD - 7 -
ATX GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard Layout MS / KB ATX_12V COMA Socket AM2 LPT VGA CPU_FAN USB USB LAN TV AUDIO IT8716 CI BIOS PCIE_4 GA-MA69VM-S2 AMD 690V F_AUDIO RTL8110SC PCIE_16 PCI1 PCI2 CODEC COMB CD_IN SPDIF_IO DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE SATAII2 SATAII0 AMD SB600 SYS_FAN SATAII3 BATTERY SATAII1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 PWR_LED FDD - 7 -
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... Prior to the use of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to the installation of violating the conditions recommended in...
... Prior to the use of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to the installation of violating the conditions recommended in...
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... CPU Socket AM2 for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 Power LED connector 1 COMB connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 TV out connector GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 10 - Supports RAID 0, RAID 1,and RAID 0+1for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to...
... CPU Socket AM2 for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 Power LED connector 1 COMB connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 TV out connector GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 10 - Supports RAID 0, RAID 1,and RAID 0+1for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to...
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... is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 -
... is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 -
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... to a triangle marking on the CPU. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of the CPU. GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in Fig. 1 (90o to the plane of the CPU Check the CPU pins to system use extra care when ... CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. Pin One Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the CPU prior to see that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Once the CPU is not recommended that the CPU pins fitperfectly into place. Do not force the CPU into its socket, place...
... to a triangle marking on the CPU. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of the CPU. GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in Fig. 1 (90o to the plane of the CPU Check the CPU pins to system use extra care when ... CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. Pin One Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the CPU prior to see that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Once the CPU is not recommended that the CPU pins fitperfectly into place. Do not force the CPU into its socket, place...
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... refer to the CPU. Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector located on the surface of heat paste on the motherboard so that the CPU cooler can properly function to prevent CPU overheating. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape...
... refer to the CPU. Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector located on the surface of heat paste on the motherboard so that the CPU cooler can properly function to prevent CPU overheating. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape...
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...removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used is switched.... 3. Then push it down. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM module. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to insert the module...
...removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used is switched.... 3. Then push it down. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM module. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to insert the module...
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English 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Press the expansion card firmly into...slot. 5. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the PCI Express x16 slot when you try to the onboard PCI Express x16 ...
English 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Press the expansion card firmly into...slot. 5. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the PCI Express x16 slot when you try to the onboard PCI Express x16 ...
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... configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 62 3 16 5 13 10 7 4 14 9 17 18 15 11 12 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 /1 /2 /3 8) F_PANEL 9) CD_IN GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard 10) F_AUDIO 11) F_USB1 / F_USB2/ F_USB3 12) POWER_LED 13) CI 14) CLR_CMOS 15) BATTERY 16) TV 17) SPDIF_IO 18) COMB - 18 - English MIC In The...
... configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 62 3 16 5 13 10 7 4 14 9 17 18 15 11 12 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 /1 /2 /3 8) F_PANEL 9) CD_IN GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard 10) F_AUDIO 11) F_USB1 / F_USB2/ F_USB3 12) POWER_LED 13) CI 14) CLR_CMOS 15) BATTERY 16) TV 17) SPDIF_IO 18) COMB - 18 - English MIC In The...
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... Hardware Installation If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not... unstable system or a system that is unable to start . If the ATX_12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. It is not connected, the system will not start . Caution! otherwise, please do not remove it. 2 1 4 3 ATX_12V Pin No. 1 2 3 ...
... Hardware Installation If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not... unstable system or a system that is unable to start . If the ATX_12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. It is not connected, the system will not start . Caution! otherwise, please do not remove it. 2 1 4 3 ATX_12V Pin No. 1 2 3 ...
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... via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 20 -
... via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 20 -
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... 2: LED cathode(-) NC 9) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the pin assignment below. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 22 - RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC...
... 2: LED cathode(-) NC 9) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the pin assignment below. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 22 - RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC...
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Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 1 13) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to indicate whether the system is removed. English 12) POWER_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to detect if the chassis cover is on/off. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Pin No.
Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 1 13) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to indicate whether the system is removed. English 12) POWER_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to detect if the chassis cover is on/off. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Pin No.
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... the device unable to work or even damage it. Refer to work or even damage it correctly. Definition 5 1 6 2 1 Power 2 No Pin 3 SPDIF 4 SPDIFI 5 GND 6 GND GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. For the optional TV Out cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Incorrect connection...
... the device unable to work or even damage it. Refer to work or even damage it correctly. Definition 5 1 6 2 1 Power 2 No Pin 3 SPDIF 4 SPDIFI 5 GND 6 GND GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. For the optional TV Out cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Incorrect connection...
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...the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item. If you to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and ... and the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General ...
...the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item. If you to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and ... and the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General ...
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...select among the items and press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals `... you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for GA-MA69VM-S2 D11 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 02/14/2007-RS690V-SB600-6A669G01C-00 : Boot Menu Use < ...
...select among the items and press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals `... you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for GA-MA69VM-S2 D11 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 02/14/2007-RS690V-SB600-6A669G01C-00 : Boot Menu Use < ...
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...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:00:00. Day The day, from 2000 through 2099 Time The times format in . GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 32 -
...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:00:00. Day The day, from 2000 through 2099 Time The times format in . GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard - 32 -
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...MB in the computer. This is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. Halt on the motherboard, or 640 K for a keyboard or disk error; All, But Disk/Key The system boot will determine the amount of the BIOS. The value ...are: Large/Auto(default: Auto) Capacity Capacity of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard. English Access Mode Use this information. No Errors The system boot will not stop for a disk error; All, But Diskette The system boot will...
...MB in the computer. This is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. Halt on the motherboard, or 640 K for a keyboard or disk error; All, But Disk/Key The system boot will determine the amount of the BIOS. The value ...are: Large/Auto(default: Auto) Capacity Capacity of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard. English Access Mode Use this information. No Errors The system boot will not stop for a disk error; All, But Diskette The system boot will...