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GA-M61VME-S2
AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-M61VMES2-1001R
* 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!!
* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Motherboard GA-M61VME-S2 Motherboard GA-M61VME-S2 Sept. 5, 2006 Sept. 5, 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-M61VME-S2 Motherboard Layout ........................................................................... 7 Block Diagram .....................................................................................................
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 47 3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 48 3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 48 3-4 Hardware Information .........
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Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1 & FDD Cable x 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 1 I/O Shield * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories 2 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 4 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) COM Port Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1CM001-31/R) SPDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R) 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1AU004-01R ) - 6 -
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GA-M61VME-S2 Motherboard Layout Socket AM2 KB_MS ATX_12V ATX CPU_FAN R_USB GA-M61VME-S2 AUDIO CI IDE F_AUDIO PCIE_16 HDA_SUR CLR_CMOS BIOS SATAII 0 PCIE_1 BATTERY SATAII 1 Realtek ® nVIDIA 8201 F_USB2 GeForce 6100/ PCI1 F_USB1 nForce 400 CD_IN PCI2 CODEC SYS_FAN FDD F_PANEL COMB SPDIF_IO PWR_LED - 7 - VGA USB COMA LPT LAN IT8716 DDRII_1 DDRII_2
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) AMD (100 MHz) DDRII 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM Socket AM2 CPU Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x1 VGA PCI Express x1 Bus x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ® PCIe CLK nVIDIA ATA33/66/100/133 (100 MHz) GeForce 6100/ IDE Channel nForce 400 1 PCI Express x1 Floppy LPC BUS Realtek LPT Port LAN RJ45 IT8716 8201 COM Ports PCI Bus PS/2 KB/Mouse BIOS CODEC 8 USB Ports 2 PCI - 8 - Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Li
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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 400 chipset LAN Realtek 8201 phy (10/100Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip Supports High Definition Audio (Note 1) Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports SPDIF In / Out connection Supports CD In connection ® Storage nVIDIA GeForce 6100/nForce 400 chipset - 1 FDD connector, allowing c
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English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 COMA port 1 VGA port 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 RJ-45 port 3 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In) I/O Control IT8716 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU / System temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection System / CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning (Note 4) Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional F
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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 connector 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 of
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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-M61VME-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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1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List (The items below are all supported under the Windows XP operating system. When using an add-on graphics card, please first delete the onboard graphics driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card.) Figure 1. PCI Express x16 Cards Graphics Chip Maker Model Name Nvidia Gigabyte GV-NX53128D Gigabyte GV-NX57128D Gigabyte GV-NX59128D Gigabyte GV-NX62128D Gigabyte GV-NX66128DP2 Gigabyte GV-NX68T256DH Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP Gigabyte GV-NX68U256D-B Gi
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English Figure 1-1. PCI Express x16 Cards Graphics Chip Maker Model Name ATi Gigabyte GV-RX19X512VB-RH Gigabyte GV-RX16P256DE-RH Gigabyte GV-RX13128D-RH ASUS AX800XT ASUS AX700PRO MSI RX600 XT-TD128 VIA S3 GammaChrome S18 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 ot
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Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to this connector. MIC In Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. 1. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 2. To set up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (optional). 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 2 3 5 16 10 13 17 7 18 14 11 12 15 64 8 9 1) ATX_12V
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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). Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector
