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GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-M61VMES2-2002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-M61VMES2-2002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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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 the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
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 the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
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English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 - Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1) for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 2 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up ...
English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 - Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1) for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 2 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up ...
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... motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in Fig. 2. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. If you install the CPU...
... motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in Fig. 2. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. If you install the CPU...
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... each slot. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Then push it down. Please make sure that they can be inserted only in one direction. It is supported by the motherboard. If...
... each slot. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Then push it down. Please make sure that they can be inserted only in one direction. It is supported by the motherboard. If...
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...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 Model Name GV...-RX85T256V-B GV-RC850T256D-B GV-RX13P256D-RH GV-RX16P256D-RH GV-RX18L256V-B GV-RX18T512V-B GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - English PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List The items...
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English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 2 3 16 5 10 13 17 7 18 14 11 12 15 6 48 9 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE 6) FDD 7) SATAII 0 / SATAII 1 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) HDA_SUR 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) COMB 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 18 -
English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 2 3 16 5 10 13 17 7 18 14 11 12 15 6 48 9 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE 6) FDD 7) SATAII 0 / SATAII 1 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) HDA_SUR 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) COMB 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 18 -
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...) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 2 1 GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Most coolers...
...) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 2 1 GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Most coolers...
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... etc. RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power...
... etc. RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power...
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... of the SPDIF_IO connector. Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. 51 62 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your device has digital output function. Use this feature only when your stereo system has...
... of the SPDIF_IO connector. Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. 51 62 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your device has digital output function. Use this feature only when your stereo system has...
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... allows your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. Pin No. Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - English 15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Please contact your system to detect if the chassis...
... allows your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. Pin No. Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - English 15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Please contact your system to detect if the chassis...
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If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. 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 a ... press "Ctrl+F1" to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. 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. Award Modular BIOS v6...
If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. 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 a ... press "Ctrl+F1" to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. 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. Award Modular BIOS v6...
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...; None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for the hard drive. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
...; None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for the hard drive. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
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... system can not boot and can not 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 - USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Capability Away Mode Init Display...
... system can not boot and can not 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 - USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Capability Away Mode Init Display...
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... Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 -
... Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 -
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... Use DMA to 3. (Default value) 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378...
... Use DMA to 3. (Default value) 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378...
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.../2 mouse left button to the system, the system always in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On When AC-power back to power on the system. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - AC Back Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. KB Power ON Password...
.../2 mouse left button to the system, the system always in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On When AC-power back to power on the system. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - AC Back Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. KB Power ON Password...
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...) CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Disable the CPU/system fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enabled Enable the CPU/system fan fail warning function. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 42 -
...) CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Disable the CPU/system fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enabled Enable the CPU/system fan fail warning function. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 42 -
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... 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 -
... 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 -