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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 2-3 ...
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 2-3 ...
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... set according to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... set according to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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... audio header w 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x parallel port connector w 1 x clearing CMOS jumper - 7 - Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MT/s Chipset NVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a...for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port Realtek ALC888B codec High Definition Audio ...
... audio header w 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x parallel port connector w 1 x clearing CMOS jumper - 7 - Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MT/s Chipset NVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a...for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port Realtek ALC888B codec High Definition Audio ...
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...following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list...hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the...
...following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list...hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the...
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... supports the expansion card. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Hardware Installation - 10 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. • Always turn... manual that came with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel ...
... supports the expansion card. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Hardware Installation - 10 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. • Always turn... manual that came with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel ...
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... 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 Configuration DDR3 Voltage Control CPU NB VID Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Press ...CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set to Manual. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to ...
... 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 Configuration DDR3 Voltage Control CPU NB VID Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Press ...CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set to Manual. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to ...
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Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are: Auto (default), 5T~...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration...
Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are: Auto (default), 5T~...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration...
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...adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) ...IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 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 - Row Cycle Time Options ...
...adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) ...IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 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 - Row Cycle Time Options ...
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... Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Memory These fields are read-only and are : "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard" (default), "All, But Diskette," "All, But Disk/Key." Number of sectors...
... Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Memory These fields are read-only and are : "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard" (default), "All, But Diskette," "All, But Disk/Key." Number of sectors...
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... graphics function. Onboard VGA Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. If you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup After configuring this memory for entering the BIOS Setup program. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express...S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of system memory allocated solely for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed.
... graphics function. Onboard VGA Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. If you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup After configuring this memory for entering the BIOS Setup program. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express...S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of system memory allocated solely for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed.
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... utility, press in the main menu or + in this section may differ from the following procedure dem- Follow the on your motherboard. B. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for example, NV SATA 1 Primary RAID controls the SATA2_0 connector and NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID...
... utility, press in the main menu or + in this section may differ from the following procedure dem- Follow the on your motherboard. B. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for example, NV SATA 1 Primary RAID controls the SATA2_0 connector and NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID...