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..., carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in any form or...
..., carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in any form or...
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Table of Contents GA-M68MT-S2 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 19...
Table of Contents GA-M68MT-S2 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 19...
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Back Panel w Connectors w w w w w w I/O Controller w Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x serial port 4...2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install...
Back Panel w Connectors w w w w w w I/O Controller w Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x serial port 4...2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install...
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... PWR- The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected at system startup. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel... are matched correctly. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Note the positive ...
... PWR- The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected at system startup. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel... are matched correctly. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Note the positive ...
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...CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this header. Failure to do so may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC... match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After ...
...CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this header. Failure to do so may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC... match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After ...
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11) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to ...
11) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to ...
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...is a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup M68MT-S2 D9 . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/18/2010-NV-MCP68-6A61KG0PC-00 Function Keys 2-2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears... prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear...
...is a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup M68MT-S2 D9 . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/18/2010-NV-MCP68-6A61KG0PC-00 Function Keys 2-2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears... prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear...
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....00 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. This page is for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM...Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock settings you made is dependent on your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to ...
....00 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. This page is for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM...Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock settings you made is dependent on your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to ...
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... Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM1 x Trfc1 for DIMM3 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to single dual-channel. Auto 4T Auto 110ns Auto -- BIOS Setup
... Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM1 x Trfc1 for DIMM3 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to single dual-channel. Auto 4T Auto 110ns Auto -- BIOS Setup
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... 2 Master } IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1790M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values BIOS Setup +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults - 22 - The adjustable range is closed. (Default: Disabled) CKE Power Down Control Allows you to...
... 2 Master } IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1790M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values BIOS Setup +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults - 22 - The adjustable range is closed. (Default: Disabled) CKE Power Down Control Allows you to...
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...Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. (Default: Auto) The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. - 23 - Landing zone. Number of cylinders. BIOS Setup Number of sectors. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1, 2, 3 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection, IDE Auto...the information on this item to determine whether the system will skip the detection of the three methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this channel....
...Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. (Default: Auto) The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. - 23 - Landing zone. Number of cylinders. BIOS Setup Number of sectors. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1, 2, 3 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection, IDE Auto...the information on this item to determine whether the system will skip the detection of the three methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this channel....
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... its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. Auto Lets the BIOS to be configurable. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core ...Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup - 24 - CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether to unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control...
... its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. Auto Lets the BIOS to be configurable. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core ...Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup - 24 - CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether to unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control...
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...Default) Always Enable Always activates the onboard graphics, whether or not a PCI Express card is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. Away Mode allows the system to Always Enable. - 25 - First/Second/Third Boot Device... configuring this item, set this memory for the onboard graphics controller. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. BIOS Setup PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. (Default) Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is required every ...
...Default) Always Enable Always activates the onboard graphics, whether or not a PCI Express card is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. Away Mode allows the system to Always Enable. - 25 - First/Second/Third Boot Device... configuring this item, set this memory for the onboard graphics controller. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. BIOS Setup PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. (Default) Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is required every ...
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... of the second integrated SATA 3Gb/s controller. This item is configurable only if the NV SATA RAID function item is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 26 - You can select whether to configure RAID for individual SATA channel. (Default: Disabled) NV SATA 1 Primary RAID Enables or disables RAID for the...
... of the second integrated SATA 3Gb/s controller. This item is configurable only if the NV SATA RAID function item is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 26 - You can select whether to configure RAID for individual SATA channel. (Default: Disabled) NV SATA 1 Primary RAID Enables or disables RAID for the...
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... LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. BIOS Setup ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default...
... LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. BIOS Setup ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default...
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..., the system will be resumed at least 1A on Suspend) sleep state. Soft-Off by Power button Configures the way to RAM) sleep state (default). BIOS Setup - 28 - In S3 sleep state, the system appears to its working state exactly where it was left off the computer in a low power mode...
..., the system will be resumed at least 1A on Suspend) sleep state. Soft-Off by Power button Configures the way to RAM) sleep state (default). BIOS Setup - 28 - In S3 sleep state, the system appears to its working state exactly where it was left off the computer in a low power mode...
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.... (Default) Full-On The system is set to turn on the system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. BIOS Setup Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Enabled, the following : Day of Month Alarm: Turn on the system at least...
.... (Default) Full-On The system is set to turn on the system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. BIOS Setup Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Enabled, the following : Day of Month Alarm: Turn on the system at least...
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...Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. BIOS Setup - 30 - Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case ... Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first/second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first/second PCI slot. 2-9 PC...
...Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. BIOS Setup - 30 - Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case ... Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first/second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first/second PCI slot. 2-9 PC...
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...Voltage Sets Voltage mode for system/CPU temperature. When system/CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for a 4-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
...Voltage Sets Voltage mode for system/CPU temperature. When system/CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for a 4-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
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... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations ... Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health ...
... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations ... Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health ...