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...related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our ...transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the ...specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of ...without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the...
...related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our ...transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the ...specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of ...without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the...
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... 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact ...53 3-5 System ...53 3-6 Download Center 54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 ......63 Chapter 5 Appendix ...65 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 65 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette for Windows XP 70 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System 71 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 73 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 73 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 76 5-2-3 Configuring ...
... 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact ...53 3-5 System ...53 3-6 Download Center 54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 ......63 Chapter 5 Appendix ...65 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 65 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette for Windows XP 70 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System 71 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 73 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 73 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 76 5-2-3 Configuring ...
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Box Contents GA-M61PME-S2P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable One 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 Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
Box Contents GA-M61PME-S2P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable One 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 Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
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... supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. - 17 - Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. PCI Express x16...
... supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. - 17 - Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. PCI Express x16...
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... in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1Channel Audio." - 19 - Microphones must be used to install a 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.
... in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1Channel Audio." - 19 - Microphones must be used to install a 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.
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... boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-M61PME-S2P E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/16/2008-NV-MCP61-6A61KG0AC-00 Function Keys Function ...driver disk, the key can access Boot 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. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-M61PME-S2P...
... boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-M61PME-S2P E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/16/2008-NV-MCP61-6A61KG0AC-00 Function Keys Function ...driver disk, the key can access Boot 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. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-M61PME-S2P...
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... TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to move it up or down on the list. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB...
... TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to move it up or down on the list. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB...
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... continue to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system automatically during the driver installation. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard... driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click the Install ...
... continue to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system automatically during the driver installation. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard... driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click the Install ...
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GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 52 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides content descriptions for this driver disk and the motherboard manuals.
GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 52 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides content descriptions for this driver disk and the motherboard manuals.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 53 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 53 -
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 54 -
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 54 -
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... Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. For example, when hard drives are attached to back up data on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress...
... Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. For example, when hard drives are attached to back up data on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress...
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... to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 56 - Go to Disk Management to...
... to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 56 - Go to Disk Management to...
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... BIOS. Before You Begin: 1. Select @BIOS and click Install. B. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Click Start>All Programs>Gigabyte>@BIOS C. Unique Features Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Options and ...Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.
... BIOS. Before You Begin: 1. Select @BIOS and click Install. B. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Click Start>All Programs>Gigabyte>@BIOS C. Unique Features Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Options and ...Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.
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... Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note) E. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note) D. Appendix Before you begin Please prepare... the SATA hard drive and the other end to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Install the SATA RAID driver (Note) and operating system. B.
... Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note) E. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note) D. Appendix Before you begin Please prepare... the SATA hard drive and the other end to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Install the SATA RAID driver (Note) and operating system. B.
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... Nov 20 2006 - After that, the Array List screen appears, displaying the RAID array that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 69 - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Striping Striping Width : 2 Array 2: NVIDIA STRIPE 233.57G - message appears, press to confirm or to cancel...
... Nov 20 2006 - After that, the Array List screen appears, displaying the RAID array that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 69 - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Striping Striping Width : 2 Array 2: NVIDIA STRIPE 233.57G - message appears, press to confirm or to cancel...
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...Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. From your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in your system. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Figure 3 - 70 - Boot from the menu. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the ...startup disk. First of all required motherboard drivers (including the SATA controller driver) after each command (Figure 1): cd...
...Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. From your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in your system. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Figure 3 - 70 - Boot from the menu. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the ...startup disk. First of all required motherboard drivers (including the SATA controller driver) after each command (Figure 1): cd...
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...SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). First select NVIDIA RAID Driver and press . When completed, proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Appendix Select the SCSI ... want from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you to install the RAID driver during the OS installation process in advance. On the next screen, press to return to the screen in Figure 2 will then appear asking...
...SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). First select NVIDIA RAID Driver and press . When completed, proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Appendix Select the SCSI ... want from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you to install the RAID driver during the OS installation process in advance. On the next screen, press to return to the screen in Figure 2 will then appear asking...
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... end of this cable is required if you need to install an additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the 7.1-channel audio function through the audio driver. A. Step 2: Secure the bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the HDA_SUR header on the back panel which...
... end of this cable is required if you need to install an additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the 7.1-channel audio function through the audio driver. A. Step 2: Secure the bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the HDA_SUR header on the back panel which...
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... using an HD front panel audio module), refer to be simultaneously processed. all at the same time. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 74 - HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. The Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out...
... using an HD front panel audio module), refer to be simultaneously processed. all at the same time. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 74 - HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. The Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out...