GA-M61PME-S2P

AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor

User's Manual

Rev. 1002 12ME-M61PMEP2-1002R
Motherboard GA-M61PME-S2P

Motherboard

Jan. 8, 2009

Copyright

2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example:

Table of Contents

Box Contents..... 6 Optional Items..... 6 GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Layout... 7 Block Diagram.... 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation... 9
1-1 1-2 1-3 Installation Precautions... 9 Product Specifications... 10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler.. 12
1-3-1 1-3-2 Installing the CPU... 12 Installing the CPU Cooler... 14 Dual Channel Memory Configuration... 15 Installing a Memory... 16
Installing the Memory... 15

1-4-1 1-4-2

1-5 1-6 1-7
Installing an Expansion Card... 17 Back Panel Connectors... 18 Internal Connectors... 20
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup.... 31
2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 Startup Screen... 32 The Main Menu.... 33 Standard CMOS Features.... 35 Advanced BIOS Features... 37 Integrated Peripherals... 39 Power Management Setup.... 42 PnP/PCI Configurations... 44 PC Health Status... 45 Load Fail-Safe Defaults... 47 Load Optimized Defaults... 47 Set Supervisor/User Password... 48 Save & Exit Setup.... 49 Exit Without Saving.... 49
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation... 51
3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 Installing Chipset Drivers... 51 Application Software.... 52 Technical Manuals... 52 Contact.... 53 System.... 53 Download Center.... 54
Chapter 4 Unique Features.... 55
4-1 4-2 Xpress Recovery2.... 55 BIOS Update Utilities... 58
4-2-1 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.. 58 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility.. 61

EasyTune 5.... 63

Chapter 5 Appendix.... 65
5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)... 65
5-1-1 5-1-2 5-1-3 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller.. 65 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette for Windows XP.. 70 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System.. 71 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio.. 73 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out.... 76 Configuring Microphone Recording.. 78 Using the Sound Recorder... 80 Frequently Asked Questions.... 81 Troubleshooting Procedure... 82
Configuring Audio Input and Output... 73

5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4

Troubleshooting.... 81

5-3-1 5-3-2

Regulatory Statements... 84

Box Contents

GA-M61PME-S2P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable One SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. The motherboard image is for reference only.

Optional Items

Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R)
GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Layout

ATX_12V

Socket AM2

CPU_FAN R_USB

IT8718

AUDIO F_AUDIO HDA_SUR

CI M_BIOS B_BIOS

DDR2_1 DDR2_2

PCIEX16

SATA2_0

PCIEX1 Realtek 8201CL

D-Sub Port

The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

USB Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 100 Mbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green 100 Mbps data rate Off LAN Port 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: State Blinking Off Description Data transmission or receiving is occurring No data transmission or receiving is occurring
When removing the cable connected 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. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 18 -

Line In Jack (Blue)

The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out Jack (Green)

The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to install a 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1Channel Audio."

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1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)
ATX_12V ATX CPU_FAN SYS_FAN FDD IDE SATA2_0 / SATA2_1 PWR_LED BAT

10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17)
F_PANEL F_AUDIO HDA_SUR CD_IN SPDIF_IO F_USB1 / F_USB2 CI CLR_CMOS
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 20 -
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main 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, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. When using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x10 power supply.

ATX_12V:

Pin No.

ATX_12V 1 3

Definition GND GND +12V +12V

Pin No. 9

Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pinATX)

Pin No. 23 24

Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

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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). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

CPU_FAN:

Pin No. 1 2

1 CPU_FAN

Definition GND +12V / Speed Control Sense Speed Control Definition GND +12V Sense

SYS_FAN:

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model. Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 24 -
10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
Message/Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch

Speaker

MSG+ MSGPW+ PW-

SPEAK+

RES+ NC HD-

SPEAK-

Hard Drive Activity LED
MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The System Status LED LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when S0 On S1 Blinking the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. NC (Purple): No connection

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15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC
Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)
This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

Definition Signal GND

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17) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)
Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. 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) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities."

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The Main Menu
Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.
(Sample BIOS Version: E8)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type.

ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
< >< >< <Enter> <Esc> >< > Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right (submenus only) Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
<Page Up> <Page Down> <F1> <F2> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8> <F9> <F10>
Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu. If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to access more advanced options. When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 BIOS Setup

On-Chip IDE Channel

Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled)

NV SATA Controller

Enables or disables the integrated SATA 3Gb/s controller. (Default: Enabled)

IDE Prefetch Mode

Enables or disbales prefetch mode for the integrated IDE controller. Enabled activates the IDE prefetch buffer to enhance hard drive performance. (Default: Enabled)

USB Memory Type

Specifies the type of memory allocated for USB devices. Options are: SHADOW (default), Base Memory (640K).

Serial-ATA RAID Config

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Serial-ATA RAID Config NV SATA RAID function x NV SATA 1 Primary RAID x NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID [Disabled] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level

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NV SATA RAID function
Enables or disables RAID for the integrated SATA 3Gb/s controller. Enabled allows you to configure RAID for individual SATA channel. (Default: Disabled)

NV SATA 1 Primary RAID

Enables or disables RAID for the first channel of the integrated SATA 3Gb/s controller. This item is configurable only if the NV SATA RAID function item is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)

NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID

Enables or disables RAID for the second channel of the integrated SATA 3Gb/s controller. This item is configurable only if the NV SATA RAID function item is set to Enabled.

Onboard Audio Function

Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.

On-Chip MAC Lan

Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled)

Onboard Serial Port 1

Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.

Onboard Parallel Port

Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled.

Parallel Port Mode

Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP.

ECP Mode Use DMA

Selects DMA channel for the LPT port in ECP mode. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are: 3 (default), 1.

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2-12 Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

2-13 Exit Without Saving

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)
Installing Chipset Drivers
After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.
Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is installing the drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. After the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 51 Drivers Installation

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1. 2. 3. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. M61PME2P.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-M61PME-S2P E8. <DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 12/18/2008-NV-MCP61-6A61KG0AC-00
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 58 -

B. Updating the BIOS

When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Step 1: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>. The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Select Floppy A and press <Enter>.
Q-Flash Utility v2.08 Flash Type/Size..MXIC 25L8005 1M
Enter : Run A Floppy HDD 0-0
Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOSfound 0 file(s) to Drive :Move ESC:Reset <Drive> F10:Power Off <Drive>

Total size : 0

Free size : 0
Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.
Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press <Enter> to begin the BIOS update. The monitor will display the update process. Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS. Step 3: When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the main menu.

Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you fully know how to use each function of EasyTune 5, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 63 Unique Features

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Chapter 5 Appendix

A. B. C. D. E.

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note) Install the SATA RAID driver (Note) and operating system.
To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:

Before you begin

Please prepare: At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. An empty formatted floppy disk. Windows Vista/XP setup disk. Motherboard driver disk.
5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller
A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.
(Note ) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. - 65 Appendix
B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup
Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Under Integrated Peripherals, ensure NV SATA Controller is enabled. To configure a RAID array, go to the Serial-ATA RAID Config submenu.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel NV SATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type Serial-ATA RAID Config Onboard Audio Function On-Chip MAC Lan Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [SHADOW] [Press Enter] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] 3 [V1.1+V2.0] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level
Figure 1 Set NV SATA RAID function to Enabled to enable RAID control for the first and second SATA connector. Make sure NV SATA 1 Primary RAID and NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID are enabled. (Figure 2)

Figure 1 Step 2: The screen displays two drivers, both of which need to be installed. First select NVIDIA RAID Driver and press <Enter>. On the next screen, press <S> to return to the screen in Figure 2. Then select NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller and press <Enter>. When both of the two drivers appear on the confirmation screen, press <Enter> to continue the driver installation. When completed, proceed with the Windows XP installation.
Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.
NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required)

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

Figure 2 - 71 Appendix
Rebuilding an Array: Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1 array. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Restart your computer. While in the operating system, launch the NVIDIA Control Panel from All Programs in the Start Menu.
The rebuild is automatically performed after entering the operating system. You can see the rebuild progress on the View Storage Configuration sub-menu. When the rebuild is completed, the array status will display as Healthy.
The notification area will also display a message, indicating the rebuild progress.
Manually rebuilding a hard drive: Refer to the following instructions if you want to manually rebuild a hard drive in the array.
Step 1: In NVIDIA Control Panel, click Rebuild array under Storage in the Select a Task pane.
Step 2: When the NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the rebuilding.

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Configuring Audio Input and Output
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio
The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which can support 2/4/5.1-channel audio. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you need to install an additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the 7.1-channel audio function through the audio driver.
A. Installing the 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable:

5.1/7.1 Surround Cable

The 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) provides audio jacks for center/subwoofer, rear, and side speakers. Use of this cable is required if you wish to set up a multi-channel audio system and keep Line in and Mic in functionalities at the same time.

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GA-M61PME-S2P
NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 chipset

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Supports AMD Athlon/ Sempron processors Supports high performance Dual Channel DDRmemory Integrated NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 Graphics Engine Features NVIDIA SATA 3Gb/s with RAID function Integrated 10/100 Ethernet solution Enhances security with NVIDIA TCP/IP Acceleration technology Features 6 channel High Definition Audio RoHS compliant motherboard for green computing

Overview

Introduction
GIGABYTE Technology latest S series motherboards for AMD socket AM2 platform, featuring with two innovative features- Safe and Smart Technologies. The new S series motherboards GA-M61PME-S2; supporting AMD new generation AM2 processor with dual channel DDR2 800MHz high frequency memories, providing reliable and user friendly computing and reaching the maximum system performance easily via personalized software settings. GIGABYTE S series motherboards, the champion's choice for AMD Socket AM2 platform!
Supports next generation of 45nm AMD Socket AM3 processors
This motherboard supports the upcoming 45nm AMD AM3 PhenomII series processors, delivering the great performance enchantment to system and ultimate scalability hardware expending.
AMD Phenom Processors Support
The AMD Phenom processors are an ideal choice for multi-media enthusiasts and intensive multi-tasking environments to offer significant performance boosts and provides an overall more energy efficient platform. (Note) If you install AMD AM2+ CPU on AM2 motherbord, the system bus speed will downgrade from HT3.0(5200MHz) to HT1.0(2000 MT/s) spec; however, the frequency of AM2+ CPU will not be impacted. Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.
The Smart featured motherboards of GIGABYTE S series provide GIGABYTE proprietary innovative software such as Download Center, @BIOS, Q-Flash, Xpress Install, Boot menu, and Smart Fan. BIOS and driver management now becomes much easier and user friendly through GIGABYTE Smart features!.more
Safe is the key feature of GIGABYTE S series motherboards with the following elements: Excellent hardware design, reinforced BIOS protection through GIGABYTE Virtual Dual BIOS Technology and GIGABYTE BIOS Setting Recovery Technology. Unique system software such as Xpress Recovery 2, PC Health Monitor, HDD S.M.A.R.T., and C.O.M. further strengthen the stability and reliability of your PC!.more

Energy Star 4.0

Energy Star 4.0 is mainly verified the consumption of system energy resources. Therefore GIGABYTE also takes the lead to promote the motherboard of Energy Star 4.0 compliant. It can conform to the authentication standard when it collocates the specific equipment. Users can select this motherboard for the assembly system in high stability and high efficiency performance. Also, it can achieve energy saving and reducing the greenhouse gas produced from electric discharge produces for energy and expenses saving.more

AMD Live Ready

AMD Live Ready Requirement compliant.
AMD Athlon64 FX/ 64 X2 / 64 Processor
The leading-edge performance and unparallel technology of AMD Athlon64 socket AM2 series processor has built its strength on the well-known AMD64 framework which consisted of 64-bit computing platform, HyperTransport Technology, and integrated memory controller. The latest Athlon64 socket AM2 processor brings the power and multitasking performance on the desktop platform and ensures superior performance on mission critical business applications.
NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 GPU
The brand new NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / NVIDIA nForce 430GPU features CineFX 3.0 Engine. This unique combination of 6100 GPU creates a single motherboard featuring a worldclass DX9, Shader Model 3.0 GPU for faster and smoother game-play, a high quality video processing engine for advance quality of video and DVD playback.

PCI Express Interface

Revolutionary PCI Express interface provides scalable bandwidth for multi-purpose usage. PCIE x16 interface doubles the bandwidth of graphics interface of previous generation thus delivering the utmost gaming experience. PCI-E x1interface provides twice the bandwidth of PCI interface up to 250MB/s for new generation I/O peripheral devices.
Superior Dual channel DDRArchitecture
AMD Athlon64 FX/ 64 X2 achieves the milestone for desktop computing with the CPUintegrated memory controller. This platform supports dual channel DDRmemory architecture with high bandwidth of up to 12.8 GB/s and shorter memory accessing latency thus delivering the greatest memory performance.

SATA 3Gb/s & RAID

This platform supports reliable storage solution for enhanced data protection and data accessing performance. Serial ATA 3Gb/s is firstly introduced in this platform to provide blazingly 3Gb/s bus bandwidth thus higher disk performance. The NVIDIA RAID allows multidisk designs to be set up as RAID 0, 1, based on users' priority of protection/ performance. This NVIDIA RAID function makes the RAID even more accessible by introducing the innovative windows-based facility.

High Definition Audio

Experience home theater-quality sound with your PC using High Definition Audio for enhanced multi-channel audio, improved voice and communication input, and multi-streaming capability.
DualBIOS - Patented Dual Hardware BIOS Protection
DualBIOS is a GIGABYTE patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating.

* The specification and pictures are subject to change without notice. * All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders. * Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
Specifications CPU 1. Support for Socket AM2+/ AM2 processors: AMD Phenom FX processor/ AMD Phenom X4 processor/ AMD Phenom X3 processor/ AMD Athlon X2 processor/ AMD Athlon processor/ AMD Sempron X2 processor/ AMD Sempron processor

Hyper Transport Bus

2000 MT/s

Chipset

Memory
2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8GB of system memory (Note 1)
Dual channel memory architecture. Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules
Realtek ALC883 codec High Definition Audio

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2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In
RTL 8201CL chip (10/100 Mbit)

Expansion Slots

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1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at xx PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots

Storage Interface

1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1

iTE IT8718 chip:

1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
Integrated in the South Bridge
Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O Connectors

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1 24-pin ATX power connector 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 floppy connector 1 IDE connectors 2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector
10. 1 x surround/center audio header 11. 1 CD In connector 12. 1 Power LED connector 13. 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 14. 1 SPDIF Out connector 15. 1 Chassis Intrusion connector

Back Panel Connectors

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1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 x serial port 1 x D-Sub port

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1 COMA port 1 VGA port 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 RJ-45 port
10. 3 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In)

I/O Controller

iTE IT8718 chip

H/W Monitoring

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System voltage detection CPU / System temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU / System warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3)

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2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b

Other Features

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Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Supports EasyTune(Note 4) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2

Bundle Software

Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Operating System

Support for Microsoft Windows Vista/XP

Form Factor

Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm
(Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit 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) A 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) needs to be installed if you wish to enable 7.1-channel audio output. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

Remark

Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
Due to most hardware/software vendors no longer offer support for Win9X/ME. If some vendors still has Win9X/ME drivers available, we will

publish on website.

* The specification and pictures are subject to change without notice. * All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.