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... x PCI slots nVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a chipset: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back ...Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MHz FSB nVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a chipset 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) ...
... x PCI slots nVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a chipset: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back ...Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MHz FSB nVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a chipset 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) ...
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... operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 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 -
... operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 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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...hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard ...please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU. Locate the pin one of the CPU socket and the CPU. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
...hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard ...please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU. Locate the pin one of the CPU socket and the CPU. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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...memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_3 Channel 1: DDRII_2, DDRII_4 ... four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module...install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that you are unable to prevent ...direction. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 16 -
...memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_3 Channel 1: DDRII_2, DDRII_4 ... four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module...install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that you are unable to prevent ...direction. GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 16 -
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... control design. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation English 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard... has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). For...
... control design. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation English 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard... has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). For...
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... 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. Unique Features SMART FAN 4. Help 11. ... setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage ...
... 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. Unique Features SMART FAN 4. Help 11. ... setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage ...
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...and solved. Turn off the computer. Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? No The keyboard or mouse might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. The ...soon as possible. - 87 - The problem is verified and solved. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. ...No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Plugg in the keyboard...
...and solved. Turn off the computer. Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? No The keyboard or mouse might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. The ...soon as possible. - 87 - The problem is verified and solved. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. ...No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Plugg in the keyboard...