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GA-M61PM-S2
AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-M61PMS2-1001R
* 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!!
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Motherboard GA-M61PM-S2 Motherboard GA-M61PM-S2 Aug. 30, 2006 Aug. 30, 2006
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Copyright © 2006 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies. Notice The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In
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Table of Contents Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6 GA-M61PM-S2 Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 7 Block Diagram ....................................................................................................
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 45 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 45 3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 46 3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 46 3-4 Hardware Information .........
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Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1 & FDD Cable x 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 2 I/O Shield * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories 2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) 2 Ports IEEE 1394 Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1IE008-01R) COM Port Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1CM001-31/R) SPDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R) - 6 -
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GA-M61PM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V ATX Socket AM2 CPU_FAN IT8716 CI BIOS F_AUDIO AUDIO GA-M61PM-S2 PCIE_16 IDE FDD RTL8211 CLR_CMOS PCIE_1 SATAII2_3 BATTERY ® nVIDIA PCI1 GeForce 6100/ SATAII0_1 nForce 430 CD_IN F_USB2 PCI2 TSB43AB23 F_USB1 CODEC F_USB3 SYS_FAN F1_1394 F2_1394 F_PANEL COMB SPDIF_IO PWR_LED - 7 - VGA USB USB COMA 1394 LPT LAN DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) AMD (100 MHz) DDRII 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM VGA Socket AM2 CPU Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 Bus 4 SATA 3Gb/s x1 ® ATA33/66/100/133 nVIDIA PCIe CLK IDE Channel GeForce 6100/ (100 MHz) nForce 430 BIOS 1 PCI Express x1 LPC BUS Floppy IT8716 LPT Port RTL8211 COM Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23 PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse CODEC 10 USB Ports 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 - LAN RJ45 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer
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English Chapter 1Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic d
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1-2 Feature Summary TM TM CPU Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / TM TM Athlon 64 / Sempron processor Front Side Bus 2000 MHz ® Chipset nVIDIA GeForce 6100/nForce 430 chipset LAN Realtek RTL8211 (10/100/1000 Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports SPDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection IEEE 1394 Onboard T.I. TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE 1394a ports ® Storage nVIDIA GeForce 61
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English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 VGA port 1 COMA port 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 IEEE 1394a port 1 RJ-45 port 6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out) I/O Control IT8716 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU / System temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU / System warning temperature CPU fan failure warning (Note 2) Su
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1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. Please make sure the CPU cool
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English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer to the cooler manual for detailed installation instructions). Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN con- nector located on the motherboard so that the CPU cooler can properly function to prevent CPU overheating. The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as a result
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1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only o
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61PM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double. Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below: 1. Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one memory module is installed. 2. To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and
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1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of
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English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. COMA (Serial Port) Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to VGA port. IEEE 1394a Port Serial interface standard set by the Institute of
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Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. MIC In The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ). Please refer to the 2-/4-/
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English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will
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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Please remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN con
