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... Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global... distributor of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or...
... Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global... distributor of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or...
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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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... 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 for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm... the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 12 -
... 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 for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm... the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 12 -
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... Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each...DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_3 Channel 1: DDRII_2, ...supports Dual Channel Technology. If you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 16 -
... Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each...DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_3 Channel 1: DDRII_2, ...supports Dual Channel Technology. If you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 16 -
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...with a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot ...cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI...press down on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 18 -
...with a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot ...cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI...press down on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 18 -
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... wait for 5 seconds.) 3. 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. • Always turn off your...
... wait for 5 seconds.) 3. 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. • Always turn off your...
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... the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. • NC: No connection The front panel design may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. English ... the pin assignments below. The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. You may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to ...
... the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. • NC: No connection The front panel design may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. English ... the pin assignments below. The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. You may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to ...
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... to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature...
... to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature...
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... operating system, etc. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. 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 BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard ...
... operating system, etc. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. 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 BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard ...
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...without entering BIOS Setup. 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. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard ...- 32 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. The system will still be ...
...without entering BIOS Setup. 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. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard ...- 32 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. The system will still be ...
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... item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample... Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function ...
... item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample... Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function ...
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...resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to make changes. ...Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. ...
...resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to make changes. ...Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. ...
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...Sets the hard drive access mode. 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 to None so the system... Sets the system date. 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 this item to None so ...
...Sets the hard drive access mode. 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 to None so the system... Sets the system date. 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 this item to None so ...
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Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to... drive. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. (Default) All, But Keyboard The system boot will be reserved for any...
Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to... drive. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. (Default) All, But Keyboard The system boot will be reserved for any...
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...USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. After configuring this function. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) - 37 - Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting ... Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware ...
...USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. After configuring this function. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) - 37 - Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting ... Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware ...
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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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...: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. - 41 - BIOS Setup
...: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. - 41 - BIOS Setup