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... information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to assist in this : "REV...
... information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to assist in this : "REV...
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...GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 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 Installing a Memory 16 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 17 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 18 1-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 33 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 35 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals ...
...GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 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 Installing a Memory 16 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 17 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 18 1-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 33 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 35 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals ...
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... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the...
... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the...
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GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard Layout COMA KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 DDRII1 DDRII2 LPT LAN VGA GA-73VM-S2 R_USB USB RTL8201N AUDIO F_AUDIO BIOS CLR_CMOS PCIE_1 NVIDIA® GeForce 7050/ nForce 610i IT8718 PCIE_16 PCI1 SPDIF_O CODEC CD_IN PCI2 F_USB1 FDD F_USB2 SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 ATX IDE BAT CI PWR_LED F_PANEL SYS_FAN - 7 -
GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard Layout COMA KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 DDRII1 DDRII2 LPT LAN VGA GA-73VM-S2 R_USB USB RTL8201N AUDIO F_AUDIO BIOS CLR_CMOS PCIE_1 NVIDIA® GeForce 7050/ nForce 610i IT8718 PCIE_16 PCI1 SPDIF_O CODEC CD_IN PCI2 F_USB1 FDD F_USB2 SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 ATX IDE BAT CI PWR_LED F_PANEL SYS_FAN - 7 -
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Block Diagram LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub Host Interface DDR2 800/667/533 MHz PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s NVIDIA® GeForce 7050/ nForce 610i 8 USB Ports RTL 8201N LAN RJ45 LPC BUS IT8718 CODEC BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub Host Interface DDR2 800/667/533 MHz PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s NVIDIA® GeForce 7050/ nForce 610i 8 USB Ports RTL 8201N LAN RJ45 LPC BUS IT8718 CODEC BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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...; CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
...; CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
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GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm (Note) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm (Note) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
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... PCI Express x16 slot. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion... slot. 1. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2.
... PCI Express x16 slot. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion... slot. 1. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2.
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The LED is off when the system is in accordance with local environmental regulations. Replace the battery. 4. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - 8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on when the system is operating. The LED ...+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BAT(BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your...
The LED is off when the system is in accordance with local environmental regulations. Replace the battery. 4. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - 8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on when the system is operating. The LED ...+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BAT(BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your...
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Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESRES+ NC IDE Hard Disk Reset Active LED Switch ...activity LED, speaker and etc. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the power switch on the...
Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESRES+ NC IDE Hard Disk Reset Active LED Switch ...activity LED, speaker and etc. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the power switch on the...
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... to clear the CMOS values (e.g. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 28 - Failure to do so 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...
... to clear the CMOS values (e.g. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 28 - Failure to do so 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...
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... functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you do it is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 29... - BIOS Setup If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values....
... functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you do it is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 29... - BIOS Setup If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values....
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GA-73VM-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/31/2007-NF73-6A61NG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to accept. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu...
GA-73VM-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/31/2007-NF73-6A61NG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to accept. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu...
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.... Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 31 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to the Item Help block on the... of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to ... bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the ...
.... Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 31 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to the Item Help block on the... of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to ... bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the ...
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...132; Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to configure the clock and... frequency of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to ...
...132; Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to configure the clock and... frequency of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to ...
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.../SATA device on this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None •...this channel. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. Time Sets the system time. The...
.../SATA device on this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None •...this channel. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. Time Sets the system time. The...
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... to determine whether the system will not stop for all other errors. Cylinder Number of sectors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for any error. Extended Memory The amount of the currently...720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - The following fields display your system. If you to None. Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot...
... to determine whether the system will not stop for all other errors. Cylinder Number of sectors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for any error. Extended Memory The amount of the currently...720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - The following fields display your system. If you to None. Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot...
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... the boot order from the installed hard drives. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. HDD S.M.A.R.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 35 - to exit this... item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of...
... the boot order from the installed hard drives. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. HDD S.M.A.R.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 35 - to exit this... item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of...
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... example, will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for display. BIOS Setup PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard VGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. - 37...
... example, will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for display. BIOS Setup PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard VGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. - 37...
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... (SATAII2). V1.1+V2.0 Enables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default) V1.1 Enables only the integrated USB 1.1 controller. Options are: SHADOW (default), Base Memory (640K). BIOS Setup USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) - 39 - USB Memory Type Specifies the type of using the...
... (SATAII2). V1.1+V2.0 Enables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default) V1.1 Enables only the integrated USB 1.1 controller. Options are: SHADOW (default), Base Memory (640K). BIOS Setup USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) - 39 - USB Memory Type Specifies the type of using the...