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...manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to ... the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
...manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to ... the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 ...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/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 70 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 71 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 75 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 75 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 78 5-2-3 Configuring ...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 ...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/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 70 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 71 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 75 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 75 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 78 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 - Box Contents GA-M68M-S2 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. The box contents are for reference only.
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 - Box Contents GA-M68M-S2 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. The box contents are for reference only.
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... that came with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your...
... that came with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your...
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... (Blue) The default line in jack. Microphones must be used to install a 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this jack. Use this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Hardware Installation...
... (Blue) The default line in jack. Microphones must be used to install a 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this jack. Use this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Hardware Installation...
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In Boot Menu, use the up hard 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 ... boots. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 32 - GA-M68M-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/06/2009-NV-MCP68-6A61KG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter...
In Boot Menu, use the up hard 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 ... boots. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 32 - GA-M68M-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/06/2009-NV-MCP68-6A61KG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter...
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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. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key...
... 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. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key...
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...install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can install other... drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse...
...install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can install other... drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 - 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.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 - 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.
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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. - 55 -
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. - 55 -
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Drivers Installation - 56 - 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.
Drivers Installation - 56 - 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.
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Installation and Configuration Turn on the amount of the hard drive, make sure to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are installed. • The amount of ...
Installation and Configuration Turn on the amount of the hard drive, make sure to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are installed. • The amount of ...
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... operating system is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. If you wish to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will...
... operating system is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. If you wish to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will...
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... Windows XP. (Note) E. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the SATA RAID driver (Note) and operating system. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the ...: A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. C .
... Windows XP. (Note) E. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the SATA RAID driver (Note) and operating system. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the ...: A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. C .
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... have created (Figure 7). After that, the Array List screen appears, displaying the RAID array that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 69 - message appears, press to confirm or to cancel.
... have created (Figure 7). After that, the Array List screen appears, displaying the RAID array that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 69 - message appears, press to confirm or to cancel.
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...drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to that in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). For installing Windows Vista, you wish to a USB flash drive. Appendix - 70 - For ...example, from the startup disk. 2: Remove the startup disk and insert the prepared floppy disk and the motherboard driver disk (here we assume that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. Figure 2 Figure 3 (Note) Change the directory from \winxp ...
...drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to that in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). For installing Windows Vista, you wish to a USB flash drive. Appendix - 70 - For ...example, from the startup disk. 2: Remove the startup disk and insert the prepared floppy disk and the motherboard driver disk (here we assume that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. Figure 2 Figure 3 (Note) Change the directory from \winxp ...
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... message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver and press and a screen similar to the previous screen. On the next screen,...to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. A. First select NVIDIA RAID Driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 - 71 - ...
... message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver and press and a screen similar to the previous screen. On the next screen,...to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. A. First select NVIDIA RAID Driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 - 71 - ...
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Figure 3 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system to the following directory(for Windows Vista 32-bit): \BootDrv\UDA\WinVista\sataraid For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to boot ... OS installation steps. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below assumes that below appears (RAID hard drive will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 3). When a screen similar to that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv...
Figure 3 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system to the following directory(for Windows Vista 32-bit): \BootDrv\UDA\WinVista\sataraid For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to boot ... OS installation steps. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below assumes that below appears (RAID hard drive will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 3). When a screen similar to that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv...
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Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the screen will show the RAID hard drive. Select the RAID hard drive onto which you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Figure 6 - 73 - Appendix Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select NVIDIA nForce RAID Controller and press Next.
Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the screen will show the RAID hard drive. Select the RAID hard drive onto which you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Figure 6 - 73 - Appendix Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select NVIDIA nForce RAID Controller and press Next.
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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. A. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Step 1: Connect the connector at the end of this cable is required if you need...
... 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. A. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Step 1: Connect the connector at the end of this cable is required if you need...