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Question posted by markysamm on July 10th, 2012

What Is The Best Way To Add Usb3 Sockets

what is the best way to get usb3 on the above motherboard ?

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Manual - Page 1

GA-M61PME-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. 2003 12ME-M61PMES2-2003R

Manual - Page 2

Motherboard GA-M61PME-S2 Jan. 16, 2008 Motherboard GA-M61PME-S2 Jan. 16, 2008

Manual - Page 4

Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-M61PME-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 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...

Manual - Page 6

Box Contents GA-M61PME-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk (For Windows Vista) Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable One SATA 3Gb/s cable I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy...

Manual - Page 10

...; GeForce 6100/nForce 430 chipset Memory  2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1)  Dual channel... Out header  2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers  1 x chassis intrusion header  1 x power LED header GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In LAN  RTL 8201CL chip (10/100 Mbit) Expansion Slots  1 x PCI...

Manual - Page 12

... before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM2 CPU Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2 CPU GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 12 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for...

Manual - Page 14

On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as ...

Manual - Page 16

... DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 16 - Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the...

Manual - Page 18

... rock it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs...to this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 18 -

Manual - Page 20

... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 20 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 15 11 16 9 12 13 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII 0 / SATAII 1 8) PWR_LED 2 6 7 14 5 48 10 9) BATTERY 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO...

Manual - Page 22

... inside the chassis. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU/system fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 22 - For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect it is typically designated by a stripe of...

Manual - Page 24

... chassis to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 24 - Replace the battery. 4. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an equivalent one...

Manual - Page 26

...1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a .... For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 10 9 Pin No....

Manual - Page 28

...the power cord from the jumper. Pin No. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults...screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 28 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)...

Manual - Page 30

...entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 30 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C)... exit Boot Menu, press . 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. M61PME-S2 D1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007...

Manual - Page 32

... to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 32 - It allows you to make changes.  Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and...

Manual - Page 38

...audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in ECP mode. On-Chip MAC Lan Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default:... corresponding interrupt. Options are : 3 (default), 1. On-Chip USB Configures the integrated USB controller. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 38 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base...

Manual - Page 40

... to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be off . GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 40 - When signaled by Power button Configures the way to turn off the system. Delay 4 Sec. (Default) Press and hold the power button for less than in a low power mode...

Manual - Page 68

...Block: Optimal Free Disks Port Disk Model Capacity Array Disks Port Disk Model 1.0 [] Add 1.1 ST3120026AS ST3120026AS Capacity 111.79GB 111.79GB [] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] ...Add 1.1.M ST3120026AS [Y] YES [N] NO [] Del Capacity 111.79GB 111.79GB [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 6 GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard...

Manual - Page 84

... Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - 84 - The problem is verified and solved. Check if the system can boot successfully. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Check if the keyboard is working properly.