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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) 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 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) 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 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) VGA AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDRII 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 PCI Express x1 Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8211 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 4 SATA 3Gb/s nVIDIA® GeForce 6100/ nForce 430 LPC BUS ATA 33/66/100/133 IDE Channel BIOS Floppy IT8716 LPT Port COM Ports PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse CODEC 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Spear Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) 10 USB Ports - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) VGA AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDRII 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 PCI Express x1 Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8211 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 4 SATA 3Gb/s nVIDIA® GeForce 6100/ nForce 430 LPC BUS ATA 33/66/100/133 IDE Channel BIOS Floppy IT8716 LPT Port COM Ports PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse CODEC 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Spear Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) 10 USB Ports - 8 -
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Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 16 GB memory)(Note 1) Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533/400 DIMMs Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Expanstion Slots 1 PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI ... 3Gb/s devices - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable 1 COMB connector 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 -
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 16 GB memory)(Note 1) Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533/400 DIMMs Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Expanstion Slots 1 PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI ... 3Gb/s devices - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable 1 COMB connector 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 -
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...-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 2) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will be less than 4 GB of physical memory is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11...
...-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 2) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will be less than 4 GB of physical memory is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11...
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...use extra care when installing the CPU. Once the CPU is designated on the CPU by a small triangle that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its socket, place one finger down.... 2. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Check the CPU pins to the socket and gently lower it does not meet the required...
...use extra care when installing the CPU. Once the CPU is designated on the CPU by a small triangle that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its socket, place one finger down.... 2. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Check the CPU pins to the socket and gently lower it does not meet the required...
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... capacity, specifications and brand be installed in only one direction. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Then push it down. Please make sure...
... capacity, specifications and brand be installed in only one direction. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Then push it down. Please make sure...
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...DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 DIMM sockets. - 15 - Dual Channel mode will double. To enable Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed. The following is installed. 2. After operating the Dual Channel ... color. 3. Hardware Installation DS/SS 4 memory modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII_4 - DS/SS DS/SS If two memory modules are to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below: 1. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61PM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology.
...DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 DIMM sockets. - 15 - Dual Channel mode will double. To enable Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed. The following is installed. 2. After operating the Dual Channel ... color. 3. Hardware Installation DS/SS 4 memory modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII_4 - DS/SS DS/SS If two memory modules are to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below: 1. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61PM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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..." to select this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. IDE Channel 0, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date ...[None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
..." to select this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. IDE Channel 0, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date ...[None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
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... for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is typically 512K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on this to set the access mode for any error that has been installed in the system. This is determined by POST (... will be stopped. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for the hard drive. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity . 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte ...
... for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is typically 512K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on this to set the access mode for any error that has been installed in the system. This is determined by POST (... will be stopped. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for the hard drive. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity . 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte ...
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... channel of the first SATA 3Gb/s controller. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` Serial-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip MAC Lan NV Serial-ATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 ` SMART...
... channel of the first SATA 3Gb/s controller. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` Serial-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip MAC Lan NV Serial-ATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 ` SMART...
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... MAC Lan Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. USB Memory Type SHADOW Set USB memory type to SHADOW. (Default value) Base Memory(640K) Set USB memory type to enhance HDD transfer speed. (Default value) Disabled Disable IDE data buffer for the second channel of the... of the onboard SATA 3Gb/s controllers. (Default value) Disabled Disable the onboard SATA 3Gb/s controllers. IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled Enable IDE data buffer to base memory(640K).
... MAC Lan Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. USB Memory Type SHADOW Set USB memory type to SHADOW. (Default value) Base Memory(640K) Set USB memory type to enhance HDD transfer speed. (Default value) Disabled Disable IDE data buffer for the second channel of the... of the onboard SATA 3Gb/s controllers. (Default value) Disabled Disable the onboard SATA 3Gb/s controllers. IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled Enable IDE data buffer to base memory(640K).
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...CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I .B. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending ...on different motherboards. - 51 - for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing...
...CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I .B. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending ...on different motherboards. - 51 - for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing...
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.... System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of system memory 3. After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. M61PM-S2 F4d . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress...After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM. Boot from CD-ROM. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 52 - Intel x86 platforms 2. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Supporting Microsoft operating ...
.... System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of system memory 3. After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. M61PM-S2 F4d . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress...After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM. Boot from CD-ROM. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 52 - Intel x86 platforms 2. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Supporting Microsoft operating ...
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...-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Serial-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip MAC Lan NV Serial-ATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP...
...-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Serial-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip MAC Lan NV Serial-ATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP...
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...] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 5 - 61 - Step 4: If RAID 0 (Striping) is from 4K to configure a RAID array. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press F10 to highlight through options. Detecting array ... We recommend you...
...] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 5 - 61 - Step 4: If RAID 0 (Striping) is from 4K to configure a RAID array. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press F10 to highlight through options. Detecting array ... We recommend you...