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GA-M51GM-S2G
AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-M51GMS2G-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!!
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Motherboard GA-M51GM-S2G Motherboard GA-M51GM-S2G May. 10, 2006 May. 10, 2006
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Copyright © 2005 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-M51GM-S2G Motherboard Layout .......................................................................... 7 Block Diagram ......................................................................................................
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 49 3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 50 3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 50 3-4 Hardware Information .........
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Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1 & FDD Cable x 1 Serial ATAII 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 USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/ 51R) 4 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/ 21R) COM Port Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1CM001-31/31R) SPDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/11R) - 6 -
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GA-M51GM-S2G Motherboard Layout GA-M51GM-S2G MS / KB ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket AM2 IT8716 CI F_AUDIO AUDIO ® BIOS nVIDIA PCIE_1 GeForce 6100 Marvell 88E1116 BATTERY PCIE_16 CLR_CMOS SATAII2_3 ® PCI1 nVIDIA nForce 430 CD_IN TSB43AB23 PCI2 F2_1394 COMB F_USB1 F_USB2 SPDIF_IO SATAIIO_1 CODEC F1_1394 SYS_FAN F_PANEL PWR_LED - 7 - VGA USB USB COMA 1394 LPT LAN DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE2 ATX FDD IDE1
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Block Diagram PCI-ECLK CPUCLK+/-(200MHz) (100MHz) AMD Socket AM2 DDRII 800/667/533/400MHz DIMM CPU VGA Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x 16 ® nVIDIA GeForce 6100 x 1 PCI-ECLK (100MHz) 1 PCI Express x 1 ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels Marvell 4 SATA 3Gb/s LAN RJ45 88E1116 BIOS ® nVIDIA PCI Bus Floppy nForce 430 LPC BUS LPT Port TSB43AB23 IT8716 COM Ports PS/2 CODEC KB/Mouse 8 USB Ports 2PCI PCICLK (33MHz) - 8 - 3 IEEE1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side S
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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 2000MH/z ® Chipset Northbridge: nVIDIA GeForce 6100 ® Southbridge: nVIDIA nForce 430 LAN Onboard Marvell 88E1116 PHY(10/100/1000Mbit) Audio ALC883 CODEC Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports High Definition Audio Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; S
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English 1 SPDIF In/Out connector 1 Power LED connector 1 COMB connector 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 IEEE1394 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 w
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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 heat sink 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 resul
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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-M51GM-S2G supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operat- ing the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add 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, chip
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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. COM A (Serial Port) Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to VGA port. 1394 Connector Serial interface standard set by Institute of Ele
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Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out jack. Line In The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack. 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
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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 w
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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
