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...how to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision ... drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ...
...how to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision ... drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-M61PME-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 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-M61PME-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 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Socket AM2 processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Front Side Bus ... x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In LAN RTL 8201CL chip (10/100 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI ...
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Socket AM2 processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Front Side Bus ... x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In LAN RTL 8201CL chip (10/100 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI ...
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...socket and the CPU. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. mended that the system bus frequency be inserted if ...Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, 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-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 12 -
...socket and the CPU. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. mended that the system bus frequency be inserted if ...Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, 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-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 12 -
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...mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module 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 ... following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The two DDR2 memory sockets (DDRII_1, DDRII_2) are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules ...
...mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module 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 ... following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The two DDR2 memory sockets (DDRII_1, DDRII_2) are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules ...
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...such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 18 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State ... Use the serial port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Use this port. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 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...
...such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 18 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State ... Use the serial port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Use this port. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 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...
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers...
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers...
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... three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. Access Mode Sets the hard drive...
... three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. Access Mode Sets the hard drive...
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...an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 34 - Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot will stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop ... will not stop for all other errors. Typically, 640 KB will stop . Sector Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of sectors. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Floppy...
...an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 34 - Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot will stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop ... will not stop for all other errors. Typically, 640 KB will stop . Sector Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of sectors. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Floppy...
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... prompted for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Note: When using this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this item and set to Password. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by...
... prompted for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Note: When using this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this item and set to Password. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by...