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...: - 3 - All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to...
...: - 3 - All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M61PME-S2P 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... Memory 16 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 17 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 18 1-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M61PME-S2P 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... Memory 16 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 17 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 18 1-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... 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 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 58 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 61 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...63 Chapter 5 Appendix ...65 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 65...
... 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 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 58 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 61 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...63 Chapter 5 Appendix ...65 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 65...
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... fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress...
... fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress...
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... Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot 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 before...
... Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot 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 before...
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Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Hardware Installation Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make...
Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Hardware Installation Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make...
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... the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off when the system is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 24 - The LED...
... the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off when the system is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 24 - The LED...
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... front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator... on when the hard drive is operating. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED...
... front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator... on when the hard drive is operating. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED...
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... a few seconds. Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper.
... a few seconds. Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper.
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... using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows...
... using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows...
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....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 32 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to...XpressRecovery2 during the POST. The system will still be used for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-M61PME-S2P E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/16/2008-NV-MCP61-6A61KG0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 32 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to...XpressRecovery2 during the POST. The system will still be used for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-M61PME-S2P E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/16/2008-NV-MCP61-6A61KG0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
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...(General Help) of function keys available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Press to...stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for each item is in the Item Help block on the ...
...(General Help) of function keys available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Press to...stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for each item is in the Item Help block on the ...
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...and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ...confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 34 -
...and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ...confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 34 -
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...key to set to None so the system will • Manual skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard ...35 - Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the date. Access Mode Sets the...
...key to set to None so the system will • Manual skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard ...35 - Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the date. Access Mode Sets the...
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...", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Cylinder Number of heads. Head Number of cylinders. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Memory These fields are read-only and ... for any error. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 36 - Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk...
...", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Cylinder Number of heads. Head Number of cylinders. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Memory These fields are read-only and ... for any error. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 36 - Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk...
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...Defaults Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to accept. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. BIOS Setup Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus ...key (or ) to exit this function. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Hard Disk Boot Priority First...
...Defaults Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to accept. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. BIOS Setup Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus ...key (or ) to exit this function. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Hard Disk Boot Priority First...
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... password is required for booting the system and for display. Options are: 32M, 64M (default), 128M, 256M, Disabled. If you enter BIOS Setup. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount...Express VGA card is installed. (Default) Always Enable Always activates the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 38 - PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. Onboard GPU Enables or disables the onboard VGA function. ...
... password is required for booting the system and for display. Options are: 32M, 64M (default), 128M, 256M, Disabled. If you enter BIOS Setup. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount...Express VGA card is installed. (Default) Always Enable Always activates the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 38 - PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. Onboard GPU Enables or disables the onboard VGA function. ...
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BIOS Setup 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel NV SATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory ...
BIOS Setup 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel NV SATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory ...
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USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 41 - BIOS Setup
USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 41 - BIOS Setup
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... return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to be powered on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. BIOS Setup Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at a specific time on each day or on the system. Power On By Keyboard Allows the...
... return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to be powered on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. BIOS Setup Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at a specific time on each day or on the system. Power On By Keyboard Allows the...