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... Onboard SATA Controller 67 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 72 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 73 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 78 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 78 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional 80 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 82 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 84 5-3 Troubleshooting 85 5-3-1 Frequently...
... Onboard SATA Controller 67 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 72 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 73 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 78 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 78 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional 80 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 82 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 84 5-3 Troubleshooting 85 5-3-1 Frequently...
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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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...GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 USB Support for Socket AM2 processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE...architecture Support for DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support...
...GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 USB Support for Socket AM2 processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE...architecture Support for DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support...
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... 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x IEEE 1394a headers 1 x ...-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8716 chip Hardware Monitor System...
... 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x IEEE 1394a headers 1 x ...-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8716 chip Hardware Monitor System...
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... In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 20 - Microphones must be connected to this jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. In addition to the...
... In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 20 - Microphones must be connected to this jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. In addition to the...
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... 9 Line Out (L) 10 FSENSE2 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header....your optical drive to activate AC'97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • When using an AC'97 front panel audio module, you can use either the front or the back panel audio connectors, but not both at the same time. ...
... 9 Line Out (L) 10 FSENSE2 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header....your optical drive to activate AC'97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • When using an AC'97 front panel audio module, you can use either the front or the back panel audio connectors, but not both at the same time. ...
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... Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Via an optional S/PDIF in . GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 28 - Each USB header can connect to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10...turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. ...
... Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Via an optional S/PDIF in . GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 28 - Each USB header can connect to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10...turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. ...
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..., such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows...
..., such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows...
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...-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE DMA transfer access On-Chip MAC Lan NV Serial-ATA 1 IDE Prefetch Mode Onchip SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 ` SMART LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA ` USB Device Setting...
...-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE DMA transfer access On-Chip MAC Lan NV Serial-ATA 1 IDE Prefetch Mode Onchip SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 ` SMART LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA ` USB Device Setting...
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... function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in the...Access) mode for the fourth SATA 3Gb/s connector (SATAII3). Onboard 1394 Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 40 - RAID Enables RAID for the integrated IDE controller. English NV SATA Pri-Master RAID Enables or disables RAID for the ...
... function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in the...Access) mode for the fourth SATA 3Gb/s connector (SATAII3). Onboard 1394 Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 40 - RAID Enables RAID for the integrated IDE controller. English NV SATA Pri-Master RAID Enables or disables RAID for the ...
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...-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE DMA transfer access On-Chip MAC Lan NV Serial-ATA 1 IDE Prefetch Mode Onchip SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 ` SMART LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA ` USB ... you have and the BIOS version. Figure 2 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 68 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Serial-ATA RAID Config NV SATA Pri-Master RAID NV SATA Pri-Slave RAID NV...
...-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE DMA transfer access On-Chip MAC Lan NV Serial-ATA 1 IDE Prefetch Mode Onchip SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 ` SMART LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA ` USB ... you have and the BIOS version. Figure 2 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 68 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Serial-ATA RAID Config NV SATA Pri-Master RAID NV SATA Pri-Slave RAID NV...
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...speaker out jack to be simultaneously processed. A. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the Mic in or Line in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 78 - Side Speaker Out Mic In For... example, in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/ Subwoofer speaker out jack...
...speaker out jack to be simultaneously processed. A. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the Mic in or Line in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 78 - Side Speaker Out Mic In For... example, in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/ Subwoofer speaker out jack...
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... the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of device you connect. English Step 2: Click the Audio I /O tab On the Global Connector Settings box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Step 3: Everytime you want to set up. ...Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on either the front or the back panel audio connections, but not both at the same time. - 79 - Click OK to complete the configuration. Then click OK ...
... the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of device you connect. English Step 2: Click the Audio I /O tab On the Global Connector Settings box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Step 3: Everytime you want to set up. ...Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on either the front or the back panel audio connections, but not both at the same time. - 79 - Click OK to complete the configuration. Then click OK ...
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GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 80 - S/PDIF out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for audio processing. Install the S/PDIF in and out cable if you to input digital audio signals to the computer for decoding to the chassis back panel with a screw. Optical S/PDIF Out...PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIFIn S/PDIF in: The S/PDIF in and S/PDIF out functionalities. A. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to get the best audio quality. English 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in and out cable provides S/PDIF in jacks allow you ...
GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 80 - S/PDIF out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for audio processing. Install the S/PDIF in and out cable if you to input digital audio signals to the computer for decoding to the chassis back panel with a screw. Optical S/PDIF Out...PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIFIn S/PDIF in: The S/PDIF in and S/PDIF out functionalities. A. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to get the best audio quality. English 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in and out cable provides S/PDIF in jacks allow you ...
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S/PDIF Optical Cable C. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. Click OK to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. Appendix In the S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. English S/PDIF Coaxial Cable Step 3: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to complete the configuration. - 81 -
S/PDIF Optical Cable C. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. Click OK to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. Appendix In the S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. English S/PDIF Coaxial Cable Step 3: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to complete the configuration. - 81 -
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... cannot be used at the same time. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 82 - Double-click the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. English 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume...
... cannot be used at the same time. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 82 - Double-click the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. English 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume...
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... sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you wish to show and click OK to complete. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume, go to the Options menu and then choose Properties. It is recommended that you set the volume at its middle level... volume control options you just made. English Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input.
... sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you wish to show and click OK to complete. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume, go to the Options menu and then choose Properties. It is recommended that you set the volume at its middle level... volume control options you just made. English Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input.
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... the Recording but- In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you have connected the audio input device (e.g. To stop the recording, click the Stop button . Be sure to the computer. 2. To play . 3. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 84 - microphone) to save the recording upon completion. Playing the Sound: 1. Make sure you wish...
... the Recording but- In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you have connected the audio input device (e.g. To stop the recording, click the Stop button . Be sure to the computer. 2. To play . 3. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 84 - microphone) to save the recording upon completion. Playing the Sound: 1. Make sure you wish...