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...revision number on our website. 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. For example, "...translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to use of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks ...
...revision number on our website. 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. For example, "...translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to use of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks ...
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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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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. 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.
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... the expansion card. Align the card with your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI...
... the expansion card. Align the card with your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI...
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... - Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Refer 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. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
... - Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Refer 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. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
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... drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard Model... directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-M61PME-S2P E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/16/2008-NV-MCP61-6A61KG0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
... drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard Model... directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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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... 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 accept. Capability Away Mode Init Display First Frame Buffer Size Onboard GPU [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Press Enter...
... 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 accept. Capability Away Mode Init Display First Frame Buffer Size Onboard GPU [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Press Enter...
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...button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 51 - You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (... the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing...
...button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 51 - You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (... the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing...
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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. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 52 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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 - Drivers Installation
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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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... enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending 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...
... enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending 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 the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. When you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 56 - Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check...
... to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. When you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 56 - Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check...
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... example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Save the Current BIOS...and click Install. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Unique Features ...
... example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Save the Current BIOS...and click Install. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Unique Features ...
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...Configure a RAID array in your computer. If you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the SATA RAID driver (Note) and operating system. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear...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. C . Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Chapter 5 Appendix ...
...Configure a RAID array in your computer. If you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the SATA RAID driver (Note) and operating system. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear...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. C . Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Chapter 5 Appendix ...
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..., displaying the RAID array that you can proceed to the Array List screen. Array List - Press to return to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 69 - Now, you have created (Figure 7). Array Detail - Boot No MediaShield Utility Nov 20 2006 - To exit the NVIDIA RAID setup utility...
..., displaying the RAID array that you can proceed to the Array List screen. Array List - Press to return to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 69 - Now, you have created (Figure 7). Array Detail - Boot No MediaShield Utility Nov 20 2006 - To exit the NVIDIA RAID setup utility...
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... the menu. Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note 1) If you need to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows XP setup process (Note 1). At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. For example, from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Figure 3 - 70 - Once at the A:\> prompt, change to exit when finished. Press...
... the menu. Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note 1) If you need to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows XP setup process (Note 1). At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. For example, from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Figure 3 - 70 - Once at the A:\> prompt, change to exit when finished. Press...
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... When completed, proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Appendix Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver and press and a screen similar to install Windows operating system onto your system to boot from the following is an example of which need to... the Windows XP installation. Step 1: Restart your hard drives. On the next screen, press to return to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6...
... When completed, proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Appendix Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver and press and a screen similar to install Windows operating system onto your system to boot from the following is an example of which need to... the Windows XP installation. Step 1: Restart your hard drives. On the next screen, press to return to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6...
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... back panel with a screw. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to install an additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the 7.1-channel audio function through the audio driver. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you wish to set up a multi-channel audio system and keep Line in and Mic in functionalities at the end of...
... back panel with a screw. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to install an additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the 7.1-channel audio function through the audio driver. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you wish to set up a multi-channel audio system and keep Line in and Mic in functionalities at the end of...
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... To install a microphone, connect your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for each jack through the audio driver. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allows the user to be simultaneously processed. Line In Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Mic ... in jack and manually configure the jack for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your microphone to be present on the next page. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 74 - The Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out picture to -analog converters (DACs) that support ...
... To install a microphone, connect your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for each jack through the audio driver. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allows the user to be simultaneously processed. Line In Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Mic ... in jack and manually configure the jack for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your microphone to be present on the next page. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 74 - The Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out picture to -analog converters (DACs) that support ...