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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 ...
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 ...
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... 3Gb/s connectors, allowing connection of 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 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 -
... 3Gb/s connectors, allowing connection of 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 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 -
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... refer to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB; Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 3) The GA-M61VME-S2 supports up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (optional). (Note 2) Due to the VGA cards support list on page 16~17) (Note...
... refer to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB; Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 3) The GA-M61VME-S2 supports up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (optional). (Note 2) Due to the VGA cards support list on page 16~17) (Note...
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... in the wrong direction, the CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. Pin One Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the middle of the CPU may occur. 5. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into its original position. If you install the CPU in accordance with the...
... in the wrong direction, the CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. Pin One Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the middle of the CPU may occur. 5. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into its original position. If you install the CPU in accordance with the...
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... make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used is supported by the motherboard. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can only fit in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges...
... make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used is supported by the motherboard. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can only fit in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges...
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... You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Remove your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below : 1. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61VME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Replace the screw to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you wish to operate the Dual...
... You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Remove your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below : 1. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61VME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Replace the screw to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you wish to operate the Dual...
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... 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 Model Name GV-NX53128D ...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...
... 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 Model Name GV-NX53128D ...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...
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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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... a +12V power voltage via an IDE connector. 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 - Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by...
... a +12V power voltage via an IDE connector. 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 - Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by...
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... No. 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- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close...
... No. 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- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close...
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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 - Be careful with the polarity of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder...
... 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 - Be careful with the polarity of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder...
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Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Definition 1 NDCDB- 2 NSINB 3 NSOUTB 9 1 4 NDTRB- 5 GND 10 2 6 NDSRB- 7 NRTSB- 8 NCTSB- 9 NRIB- 10 No Pin 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin ...
Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Definition 1 NDCDB- 2 NSINB 3 NSOUTB 9 1 4 NDTRB- 5 GND 10 2 6 NDSRB- 7 NRTSB- 8 NCTSB- 9 NRIB- 10 No Pin 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin ...
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... Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. GA-M61VME-S2 F6a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 12/15/2006-NV-MCP61-6A61KG03C-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < >...cards) device. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Press to access advanced options. 2. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. ...
... Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. GA-M61VME-S2 F6a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 12/15/2006-NV-MCP61-6A61KG03C-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < >...cards) device. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Press to access advanced options. 2. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. ...
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... Dec. For example, 1 p.m. Extended IDE Drive. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to select this option for the hard drive. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 -
... Dec. For example, 1 p.m. Extended IDE Drive. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to select this option for the hard drive. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 -
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...-HDD. 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 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk...
...-HDD. 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 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk...
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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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... devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. On-Chip USB Disabled Disable this function. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. V1...
... devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. On-Chip USB Disabled Disable this function. GA-M61VME-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. V1...