Gigabyte GA-M61P-S3 Support Question
Gigabyte GA-M61P-S3 Support Question
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Question posted by rodc1961 on September 11th, 2012
My Computer
Why when i turn on my computer it stays on for about 20 seconds then turns off is it my mother board or something else. I bought it from a computer store in town about 3 years ago new it has a ga-m61pm-s2 mother board. Thanks.
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Manual - Page 1
GA-M61P-S3
AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002 12ME-M61PS3-1002R
* 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.
Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-M61P-S3
Dec. 5, 2006
Motherboard GA-M61P-S3
Dec. 5, 2006
Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents
ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ...
Manual - Page 7
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS
Socket AM2
ATX
COMA
LPT
VGA
1394
USB
ATX_12V
LAN
USB
AUDIO
CPU_FAN F_AUDIO
GA-M61P-S3
Realtek 8211
PCIE_1
PCIE_2 CODEC
CD_IN
SPDIF_IO
DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4
IDE PCIE_16
BIOS
BATTERY
CLR_CMOS
nVIDIA®
PCI1
GeForce 6100/
nForce 430
PCI2
SATAII3
...
Manual - Page 10
...
Š 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector
Š 1 COMB connector
Š 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable
Š 1 power LED connector
Š 1 Chassis Intrusion connector
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
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1-2 Feature Summary
CPU
Š Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cables
Š 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2...
Manual - Page 12
... socket lever to the unlocked position as shown in Fig. 1 (90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to a triangle marking on the middle of the CPU may occur. 5.
English
1-3 Installation ... CPU into its socket, place one finger down on the socket as shown in Fig. 2. GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
- 12 - Align the CPU to system use extra care when installing the CPU. Please take...
Manual - Page 14
... are designed so that the memory used is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
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Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Please make... in one direction. It is
recommended that the computer power
is supported by the motherboard.
Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Memory modules are unable to insert the...
Manual - Page 16
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
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1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards
You can install your VGA card is locked by ...expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion...
Manual - Page 18
... detailed software configuration information.
1-7 Connectors Introduction
1 3 10
18 17 11 12 16
15
1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE 6) FDD 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
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5
7 13
9
6
14 8 4
10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 14) F1_1394 / F2_1394 15) COMB 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY
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Manual - Page 20
...) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector.
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- 20 - Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating.
1 CPU_FAN
CPU_FAN...
Manual - Page 22
... (Reset Switch) (Green) PW (Power Switch) (Red) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) (Yellow) NC ( Purple)
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
Reset Switch
IDE Hard Disk Active LED
Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK-
2
20
1
19
HD+ HD- Definition
1
MPD+
1
2
MPD-
3
MPD-
9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power...
Manual - Page 24
... unable to the connector.
1
Pin No. For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your local dealer.
1
2
5
6
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
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11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Definition
1
CD-L
2
GND
3
GND...
Manual - Page 26
... 2-pin connector allows your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. Please contact your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Definition
1
Signal
2
GND
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
- 26 - Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
1
Pin No.
English
15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity...
Manual - Page 30
...)
Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
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: Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen....& Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
1.
M61P-S3 D8 . . . .
:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 11/23/2006-NV-MCP61-6A61KG04C-00...
Manual - Page 32
...use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST. (default)
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
- 32 - The day, from 1999 through 2098
Time
The times format in . is , , , .
....
Week
The week, from Sun to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year
The year, from 1 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated based on the 24...
Manual - Page 34
...Advanced BIOS Features
AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk Boot Priority
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Press to exit this function. CDROM ZIP... access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
- 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up,...
Manual - Page 36
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
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2-3 Integrated Peripherals
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals
` Serial-ATA RAID Config On-... for all of the onboard SATA channels. (Default value)
NV SATA 1 Primary RAID
Enabled
Enable RAID function for the second channel of the first SATA 3Gb/s controller. (Default value)
Disabled
Disable this function.
Manual - Page 38
...: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the fault or short.
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
- 38 - Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m
Link Detected Cable Length
Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of wires...
Manual - Page 40
...support. (Default value)
Legacy USB storage detect
This option allows users to decide whether to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). Enabled
BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value)
...Off Press power button then Power off . Enabled
Enable Modem Ring On function. (Default value)
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
- 40 - to Power off instantly. (Default value)
Delay 4 Sec.
Soft-Off by Power...
Manual - Page 42
...) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3. Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.
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