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... by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global distributor of documentations: For detailed product information...
... by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global distributor of documentations: For detailed product information...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 43 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 45 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 43 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 45 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...65 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 66 Chapter 5 Appendix ...67 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 67 5-1-1 Configuring the...
... 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...65 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 66 Chapter 5 Appendix ...67 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 67 5-1-1 Configuring the...
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GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V ATX Socket AM2 CPU_FAN DVI LPT VGA USB USB LAN 1394 IT8716 AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_16 PCIE_1 RTL 8211BL PCI1 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 SPDIF_IO GA-M68SM-S2 CI BATTERY BIOS CLR_CMOS COM F1_1394 TSB43AB23 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 IDE FDD nVIDIA® GeForce 7025/ nForce 630a SYS_FAN SATAII3 SATAII1 SATAII2 SATAII0 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB3 F_PANEL PWR_LED - 7 -
GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V ATX Socket AM2 CPU_FAN DVI LPT VGA USB USB LAN 1394 IT8716 AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_16 PCIE_1 RTL 8211BL PCI1 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 SPDIF_IO GA-M68SM-S2 CI BATTERY BIOS CLR_CMOS COM F1_1394 TSB43AB23 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 IDE FDD nVIDIA® GeForce 7025/ nForce 630a SYS_FAN SATAII3 SATAII1 SATAII2 SATAII0 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB3 F_PANEL PWR_LED - 7 -
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... temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 2) BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
... temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 2) BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
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GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support...
GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support...
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...- - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode... DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. DS/...
...- - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode... DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. DS/...
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... Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to release the card and then pull the card...
... Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to release the card and then pull the card...
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... environmental regulations. - 25 - System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in the power cord and restart your computer and unplug the power cord...
... environmental regulations. - 25 - System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in the power cord and restart your computer and unplug the power cord...
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.... Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker Connector MSG+ MSG- One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - The S0 On LED is on when the system is detected at system startup. The system reports system startup status by...front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the hard drive activity...
.... Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker Connector MSG+ MSG- One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - The S0 On LED is on when the system is detected at system startup. The system reports system startup status by...front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the hard drive activity...
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... (refer to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing ... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 18) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g.
... (refer to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing ... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 18) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g.
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... a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
... a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
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... the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. M68SM-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/16/2007-NF-MCP68-6A61MG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - After system restart...
... the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. M68SM-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/16/2007-NF-MCP68-6A61MG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - After system restart...
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...move among the items and press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for the menu. BIOS Setup English 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced...
...move among the items and press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for the menu. BIOS Setup English 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced...
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... you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to ...view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message ...
... you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to ...view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message ...
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...month, date and year. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to manually enter the specifications ... Press to set the date. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to set...
...month, date and year. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to manually enter the specifications ... Press to set the date. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to set...
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... (default), Drive A. No Errors All Errors The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. (Default) All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for any error. Landing...the BIOS POST. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All, But Diskette The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. GA-M68SM-S2 ...
... (default), Drive A. No Errors All Errors The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. (Default) All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for any error. Landing...the BIOS POST. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All, But Diskette The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. GA-M68SM-S2 ...
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... arrow key to select a device and press to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from your hard drive. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and... it up or down on the list. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP,...
... arrow key to select a device and press to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from your hard drive. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and... it up or down on the list. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP,...
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BIOS Setup English 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` Serial-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE DMA transfer ...
BIOS Setup English 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` Serial-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE DMA transfer ...
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... Occurs... If no cable problem is activated. Note: The Gigabit hub will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short. BIOS Setup If a cable problem occurs on Pair 1-2. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of...
... Occurs... If no cable problem is activated. Note: The Gigabit hub will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short. BIOS Setup If a cable problem occurs on Pair 1-2. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of...