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GA-73VM-S2 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-73VMS2-1003R
GA-73VM-S2 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-73VMS2-1003R
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 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 ...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-73VM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables 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 product package you obtain.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-73VM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables 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 product package you obtain.
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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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...33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for ...Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB NVIDIA® GeForce ...
...33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for ...Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB NVIDIA® GeForce ...
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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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CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load ...
CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load ...
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...in only one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage... DIMMs on the socket. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the socket will snap into the memory socket. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into ...
...in only one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage... DIMMs on the socket. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the socket will snap into the memory socket. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into ...
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.... Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 18 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple...
.... Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 18 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple...
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... drive, be installed inside the chassis. The black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to locate pin 1 of different color. 33 1 34 2 GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 22 - For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect it is the ground wire. The pin 1 of the cable is used to prevent...
... drive, be installed inside the chassis. The black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to locate pin 1 of different color. 33 1 34 2 GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 22 - For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect it is the ground wire. The pin 1 of the cable is used to prevent...
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...(BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S1 sleep state. You may be lost. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - The LED is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with local environmental...
...(BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S1 sleep state. You may be lost. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - The LED is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with local environmental...
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... 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 FAUDIO_JD 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 12) CD_IN (CD In...
... 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 FAUDIO_JD 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 12) CD_IN (CD In...
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...). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 28 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and...
...). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 28 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and...
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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 ... Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. To exit 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 ... Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. To exit Boot Menu...
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.... Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the...
.... Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the...
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... drive. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of extended memory. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M...
... drive. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of extended memory. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M...
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... system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - If you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt...
... system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - If you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt...
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... prefetch mode for the SATA controller integrated in the nVIDIA® GeForce 7050/nForce 610i chipset or configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 38 -
... prefetch mode for the SATA controller integrated in the nVIDIA® GeForce 7050/nForce 610i chipset or configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 38 -
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... pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 40 - Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic...
... pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 40 - Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic...