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GA-M68SM-S2L 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. 1003 12ME-M68SMS2L-1003R
GA-M68SM-S2L 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. 1003 12ME-M68SMS2L-1003R
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...Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Example: is 1.0. sive global distributor of GIGABYTE. The logo is the property of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The trademarks mentioned in any...CO., LTD as the exclu- by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE ...
...Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Example: is 1.0. sive global distributor of GIGABYTE. The logo is the property of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The trademarks mentioned in any...CO., LTD as the exclu- by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE ...
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Box Contents GA-M68SM-S2L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
Box Contents GA-M68SM-S2L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make ...
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...GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 14 - Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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...
...GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 14 - Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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...
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.... After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Locate an expansion slot...
.... After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Locate an expansion slot...
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... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer...
... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer...
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Time Sets the system time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the Access Mode hard drive access mode is week (read-only), month, date and year. IDE Channel 0 ... detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup The date format is set to None so the system will • Manual skip the detection of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. For example, 1 p.m. is...
Time Sets the system time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the Access Mode hard drive access mode is week (read-only), month, date and year. IDE Channel 0 ... detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup The date format is set to None so the system will • Manual skip the detection of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. For example, 1 p.m. is...
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...Default) All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but it will be reserved for all other errors. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 36 - Halt on Allows you to the information on the hard drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Head Number of...of heads. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other ...
...Default) All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but it will be reserved for all other errors. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 36 - Halt on Allows you to the information on the hard drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Head Number of...of heads. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other ...
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...PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard VGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. iGPU Frame Buffer Control Auto Manual BIOS will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Options are: 16M, 32M, 64M(default), 128M, 256M, Disabled. Frame... VGA. MS-DOS, for example, will automatically setup the Frame Buffer Size. (Default) Manual allows Frame Buffer Size item below to Manual. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 38 - Frame Buffer Size This item is configurable only if the iGPU Frame ...
...PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard VGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. iGPU Frame Buffer Control Auto Manual BIOS will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Options are: 16M, 32M, 64M(default), 128M, 256M, Disabled. Frame... VGA. MS-DOS, for example, will automatically setup the Frame Buffer Size. (Default) Manual allows Frame Buffer Size item below to Manual. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 38 - Frame Buffer Size This item is configurable only if the iGPU Frame ...
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Drivers Installation 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 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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.... Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 64 - Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. •...
.... Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. GA-M68SM-S2L Motherboard - 64 - Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. •...
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... option screen when you can be set the stripe block size. Appendix Hit the key to enter RAID setup utility ... The stripe block size can manually set in kilobytes. Configuring RAID set the stripe block size. Detecting array ... Stripe Block: Optimal Free Disks Port Disk Model 1 ST3120026AS 2 ST3120026AS Capacity 111.79GB...
... option screen when you can be set the stripe block size. Appendix Hit the key to enter RAID setup utility ... The stripe block size can manually set in kilobytes. Configuring RAID set the stripe block size. Detecting array ... Stripe Block: Optimal Free Disks Port Disk Model 1 ST3120026AS 2 ST3120026AS Capacity 111.79GB...
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... determine the type of some files being loaded before you have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you need to manually specify an adapter. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 73 - A. After pressing , there will load support for use with Windows, including those for...
... determine the type of some files being loaded before you have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you need to manually specify an adapter. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 73 - A. After pressing , there will load support for use with Windows, including those for...
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...as well as most of the materials in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the ...centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of harmful substances ...
...as well as most of the materials in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the ...centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of harmful substances ...