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GA-M68SM-S2 AM2 socket motherboard for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-M68SMS2-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-M68SM-S2 AM2 socket motherboard for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-M68SMS2-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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... is 1.0. sive global distributor of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to...
... is 1.0. sive global distributor of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to...
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...-3SATPW-11R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-31/R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M68SM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without...
...-3SATPW-11R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-31/R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M68SM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without...
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... connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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... Express x16 slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: •...
... Express x16 slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: •...
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... manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 18) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard...
... manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 18) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard...
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... devices are used , set the time. The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0 Master... device on this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to set this channel. IDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on...
... devices are used , set the time. The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0 Master... device on this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to set this channel. IDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on...
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...for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - English The following fields display your system. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications....not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for an error during the POST. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to determine whether the system will be reserved for any error. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows...
...for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - English The following fields display your system. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications....not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for an error during the POST. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to determine whether the system will be reserved for any error. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows...
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MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Away Mode allows the system to Manual. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 38 - Frame buffer size is set to silently perform unattended tasks while in Windows XP Media Center operating system. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics ...
MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Away Mode allows the system to Manual. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 38 - Frame buffer size is set to silently perform unattended tasks while in Windows XP Media Center operating system. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics ...
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Drivers Installation English 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 53 -
Drivers Installation English 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 53 -
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...incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in "Update the ...the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in the Files of type list. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 64 - Step 3:...
...incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in "Update the ...the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in the Files of type list. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 64 - Step 3:...
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You can manually set in kilobytes. The supported RAID modes include Mirrored, Striped, Striped Mirror, Spanned and RAID5. Appendix For a non-RAID configuration, please skip this step and ...
You can manually set in kilobytes. The supported RAID modes include Mirrored, Striped, Striped Mirror, Spanned and RAID5. Appendix For a non-RAID configuration, please skip this step and ...
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... installed in your system, or you have any device support disks from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you need to manually specify an adapter. Appendix A. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows...
... installed in your system, or you have any device support disks from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you need to manually specify an adapter. Appendix A. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows...
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...quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to MP3 music, have both the front and back panel audio connectors active simultaneously. 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 ...Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can listen to ...
...quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to MP3 music, have both the front and back panel audio connectors active simultaneously. 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 ...Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can listen to ...