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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of ... 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F6a 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of ... 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F6a 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health ...
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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 - 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-
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...fan speed detection CPU / System warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function (Note 4) BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of physical memory is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 5) EasyTune functions ... doesn't have such limitation. (Note 3) The GA-M61VME-S2 supports up to PCI Express x1 mode. (please refer to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash...
...fan speed detection CPU / System warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function (Note 4) BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of physical memory is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 5) EasyTune functions ... doesn't have such limitation. (Note 3) The GA-M61VME-S2 supports up to PCI Express x1 mode. (please refer to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash...
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...memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used can be used is supported by the motherboard. Fig..., so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Before installing...
...memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used can be used is supported by the motherboard. Fig..., so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Before installing...
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... - Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Memory Bus will not be enabled if only one memory module is locked by following the steps outlined below : 1. To ...bracket of the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61VME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Power on...
... - Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Memory Bus will not be enabled if only one memory module is locked by following the steps outlined below : 1. To ...bracket of the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61VME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Power on...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. English 15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful...
... Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. English 15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful...
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...of the motherboard. To exit the Help Window press . Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to BIOS - Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power... the numeric value or make changes General help window that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select...
...of the motherboard. To exit the Help Window press . Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to BIOS - Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power... the numeric value or make changes General help window that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select...
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...and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. Press to access advanced options. 2. GA-M61VME-S2 F6a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 12/15/2006-NV-MCP61-6A61KG03C-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select... system reset to accept . GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star...
...and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. Press to access advanced options. 2. GA-M61VME-S2 F6a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 12/15/2006-NV-MCP61-6A61KG03C-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select... system reset to accept . GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star...
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...132; Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page ...of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configuration This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change...
...132; Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page ...of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configuration This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change...
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...Press "Enter" to select this option for the hard drive. Extended IDE Drive. You can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(...default:Auto) IDE Channel 2/3 Master IDE Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. The time is , , , . IDE Device Setup. Through Dec. time clock. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:...
...Press "Enter" to select this option for the hard drive. Extended IDE Drive. You can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(...default:Auto) IDE Channel 2/3 Master IDE Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. The time is , , , . IDE Device Setup. Through Dec. time clock. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:...
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... 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 M byte capacity. (Default value) 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 M byte capacity. BIOS Setup All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk error; Hard drive information should be stopped. Halt on The category determines...Mode is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for the hard drive. it will determine the amount of memory located above 1 MB in...
... 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 M byte capacity. (Default value) 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 M byte capacity. BIOS Setup All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk error; Hard drive information should be stopped. Halt on The category determines...Mode is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for the hard drive. it will determine the amount of memory located above 1 MB in...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use < > or < > to ... menu. 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 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Press to Setup page will be...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use < > or < > to ... menu. 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 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Press to Setup page will be...
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... value) Always Enable Always activate the onboard VGA first, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed. Disabled Disable this item to Always Enable. - 35 - BIOS Setup capability. (Default value) Away Mode Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. (Away Mode...
... value) Always Enable Always activate the onboard VGA first, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed. Disabled Disable this item to Always Enable. - 35 - BIOS Setup capability. (Default value) Away Mode Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. (Away Mode...
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...Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. BIOS Setup English NV SATA RAID function Enabled Enable NV SATA RAID function. Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto... BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) ...
...Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. BIOS Setup English NV SATA RAID function Enabled Enable NV SATA RAID function. Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto... BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) ...
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... and EPP mode. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) Legacy USB Storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to 1. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3BC/IRQ7. Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. ...Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Enabled BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. Onboard ...
... and EPP mode. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) Legacy USB Storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to 1. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3BC/IRQ7. Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. ...Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Enabled BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. Onboard ...
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...). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to POWER ON system. Soft-Off by Alarm is pressed less than 4 seconds. Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup Enter suspend if button is Enabled. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). Enabled Enable...
...). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to POWER ON system. Soft-Off by Alarm is pressed less than 4 seconds. Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup Enter suspend if button is Enabled. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). Enabled Enable...
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Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. BIOS Setup English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] Item ...
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. BIOS Setup English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] Item ...
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... the fan speed with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. PWM Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default value) Voltage Set to PWM... fan will depend on the CPU you install. - 43 - When this function. English CPU Smart FAN Control(Note) Disabled Enabled Disable this function is enabled. BIOS Setup
... the fan speed with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. PWM Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default value) Voltage Set to PWM... fan will depend on the CPU you install. - 43 - When this function. English CPU Smart FAN Control(Note) Disabled Enabled Disable this function is enabled. BIOS Setup
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... parameters that allow minimum system performance. 2-8 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password...: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 44 -
... parameters that allow minimum system performance. 2-8 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password...: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 44 -