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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplications 48 3-3 Driver CD Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 51 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 52 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 54 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 58 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Introduction 68 4-2 Troubleshooting 74 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplications 48 3-3 Driver CD Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 51 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 52 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 54 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 58 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Introduction 68 4-2 Troubleshooting 74 - 5 -
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... - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61VME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will double. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Remove your computer's chassis...
... - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61VME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will double. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Remove your computer's chassis...
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...driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card. Graphics Chip Nvidia ATi Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Nvidia Nvidia ASUS ASUS MSI Leadtek ELSA ELSA Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte...-RH GV-RX16P256D-RH GV-RX18L256V-B GV-RX18T512V-B GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - English PCI Express x16 ...
...driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card. Graphics Chip Nvidia ATi Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Nvidia Nvidia ASUS ASUS MSI Leadtek ELSA ELSA Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte...-RH GV-RX16P256D-RH GV-RX18L256V-B GV-RX18T512V-B GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - English PCI Express x16 ...
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...standard USB interface. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. MIC In Microphone can be connected to Serial port. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100 Mbps. LAN ... or front surround speakers to the lower port (purple). If your OS or device(s) vendors. English Graphics Chip ATi VIA Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte ASUS ASUS MSI S3 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction Model Name GV-RX19X512VB-RH GV-RX16P256DE-RH GV-RX13128D-RH AX800XT AX700PRO RX600 XT...
...standard USB interface. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. MIC In Microphone can be connected to Serial port. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100 Mbps. LAN ... or front surround speakers to the lower port (purple). If your OS or device(s) vendors. English Graphics Chip ATi VIA Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte ASUS ASUS MSI S3 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction Model Name GV-RX19X512VB-RH GV-RX16P256DE-RH GV-RX13128D-RH AX800XT AX700PRO RX600 XT...
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Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 7) SATAII 0 / SATAII 1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to work properly. 7 1 SATAII 0 SATAII 1 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND ...
Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 7) SATAII 0 / SATAII 1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to work properly. 7 1 SATAII 0 SATAII 1 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND ...
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... the front panel audio module. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 NC 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC By default, the audio driver is configured to work or even damage it. Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front...
... the front panel audio module. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 NC 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC By default, the audio driver is configured to work or even damage it. Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front...
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... LAN. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. ZIP Select your boot device ...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver manages clock and VID to move it down the list. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. USB-HDD Select your boot device...
... LAN. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. ZIP Select your boot device ...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver manages clock and VID to move it down the list. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. USB-HDD Select your boot device...
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... the question mark and restart the system (System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can press "Xpress Install" to install. After restarting your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will scan automatically the system and then list all items defaulted. in ...in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will auto start and show a question mark "?" Some device drivers will show the installation guide. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". If not, please double click the CD...
... the question mark and restart the system (System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can press "Xpress Install" to install. After restarting your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will scan automatically the system and then list all items defaulted. in ...in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will auto start and show a question mark "?" Some device drivers will show the installation guide. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". If not, please double click the CD...
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GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 48 - English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.
GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 48 - English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.
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English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 49 - Drivers Installation
English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 49 - Drivers Installation
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... F9 during system power-on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Press any key to back up data on hard disks on . . . At least 64M bytes of the screen. GA-M61VME-S2 F6a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : Xpress Recovery2 : Boot... Menu : Qflash 12/15/2006-NV-MCP61-6A61KG03C-00 Boot from CD-ROM. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 52 - English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is...
... F9 during system power-on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Press any key to back up data on hard disks on . . . At least 64M bytes of the screen. GA-M61VME-S2 F6a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : Xpress Recovery2 : Boot... Menu : Qflash 12/15/2006-NV-MCP61-6A61KG03C-00 Boot from CD-ROM. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 52 - English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is...
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... restoration. 3. REMOVE: Remove previously-created backup files to your motherboard manufacturer. - 53 - Limitations: 1. PATA IDE secondary channel c . RESTORE: Restore the backed-up data from the driver CD before data backup. 2.
... restoration. 3. REMOVE: Remove previously-created backup files to your motherboard manufacturer. - 53 - Limitations: 1. PATA IDE secondary channel c . RESTORE: Restore the backed-up data from the driver CD before data backup. 2.
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GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 58 - To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you begin Please prepare: (a) SATA hard drive(s). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (Note ) (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver...BIOS Setup. (3) Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS. (Note ) (4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver. (Note ) (5) Install the SATA controller driver during OS installation. (Note ) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity for setting up RAID array...
GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 58 - To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you begin Please prepare: (a) SATA hard drive(s). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (Note ) (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver...BIOS Setup. (3) Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS. (Note ) (4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver. (Note ) (5) Install the SATA controller driver during OS installation. (Note ) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity for setting up RAID array...
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... see detailed information about the RAID array, press ENTER to enter the Array Detail screen (Figure 9), where you can proceed to install the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 63 - This indicates that , the Array List screen displaying the RAID array you created will appear (Figure 8). (Note: BBS stands for BIOS...
... see detailed information about the RAID array, press ENTER to enter the Array Detail screen (Figure 9), where you can proceed to install the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 63 - This indicates that , the Array List screen displaying the RAID array you created will appear (Figure 8). (Note: BBS stands for BIOS...
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...GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. Skip this driver file to that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Your system will open similar to the floppy disk. From the CD-ROM drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in Figure 11. GA-M61VME-S2... (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Figure 12 - 64 - For example, from the startup disk. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during OS installation. A command prompt ...
...GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. Skip this driver file to that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Your system will open similar to the floppy disk. From the CD-ROM drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in Figure 11. GA-M61VME-S2... (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Figure 12 - 64 - For example, from the startup disk. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during OS installation. A command prompt ...
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... disks from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as you see the "Press F6 if you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you see the next screen. Windows Setup Press F6 if you do not want to install Windows 2000/XP onto..., Setup will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you are ready to specify additional mass storage devices for use with the SATA driver. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of Windows XP installation. Appendix Step 1: Restart your system, or you need to that you have chosen...
... disks from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as you see the "Press F6 if you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you see the next screen. Windows Setup Press F6 if you do not want to install Windows 2000/XP onto..., Setup will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you are ready to specify additional mass storage devices for use with the SATA driver. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of Windows XP installation. Appendix Step 1: Restart your system, or you need to that you have chosen...
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...floppy disk or copy the correct SATA driver again from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 66 - ...English Step 3: If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in Figure 15. Use the ARROW keys to select additional driver. Later, when a screen similar to Figure 16 appears, you...
...floppy disk or copy the correct SATA driver again from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 66 - ...English Step 3: If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in Figure 15. Use the ARROW keys to select additional driver. Later, when a screen similar to Figure 16 appears, you...
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... XP to Setup. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.) - 67 - WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 18 ...under Windows once for that hard drive. English Step 4: When the next screen (Figure 17) appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those ...
... XP to Setup. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.) - 67 - WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 18 ...under Windows once for that hard drive. English Step 4: When the next screen (Figure 17) appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those ...
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... out jack, you MUST connect it to the right shows the default speaker settings for each jack through the audio driver. To set up multi-channel surround sound, this cable needs to the HDA_SUR header on 5.1/7.1 Jacks Surround Cable For... to the 3 onboard audio jacks. Audio Jacks Introduction The optional 5.1/7.1 surround cable adds additional 3 audio jacks to the chassis back panel with three audio jacks. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 68 - Channel Audio Introduction This motherboard comes with a screw. Step: 1. English 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Connect the ...
... out jack, you MUST connect it to the right shows the default speaker settings for each jack through the audio driver. To set up multi-channel surround sound, this cable needs to the HDA_SUR header on 5.1/7.1 Jacks Surround Cable For... to the 3 onboard audio jacks. Audio Jacks Introduction The optional 5.1/7.1 surround cable adds additional 3 audio jacks to the chassis back panel with three audio jacks. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 68 - Channel Audio Introduction This motherboard comes with a screw. Step: 1. English 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Connect the ...
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... as the example operating system. ) Setting Up Stereo Speakers We recommend that support audio output at up and ask you what type of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can , for instance, listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone...
... as the example operating system. ) Setting Up Stereo Speakers We recommend that support audio output at up and ask you what type of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can , for instance, listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone...