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GA-MA69VM-S2
TM TM
AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core /
TM TM
AMD Athlon 64 / Sempron AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-MA69VMS2-1002R
* 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-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard GA-MA69VM-S2 Mar. 12, 2007 Mar. 12, 2007
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Copyright © 2007 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-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard Layout ........................................................................... 7 Block Diagram .....................................................................................................
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 47 3-2 Software Application ....................................................................................... 48 3-3 Software Information ....................................................................................... 48 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 USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/ 51R) 4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/ 21R) COM Port Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1CM001-31/31R) S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/11R) TV Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-10S001-01R)(Please refer to the instruction
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GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard Layout MS / KB ATX_12V Socket AM2 CPU_FAN TV IT8716 CI GA-MA69VM-S2 BIOS AUDIO AMD 690V PCIE_4 SATAII2 PCIE_16 SATAII0 RTL8110SC AMD SB600 SYS_FAN PCI1 SATAII3 PCI2 SATAII1 BATTERY CLR_CMOS CODEC COMB F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 PWR_LED CD_IN SPDIF_IO - 7 - USB VGA COMA USB LPT LAN F_AUDIO DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE FDD ATX
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) (100 MHz) AMD Socket AM2 DDRII 800/667/533 MHz DIMM CPU Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) TV AMD 690V x4 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) VGA 1 PCI Express x4 RTL ATA-33/66/100/133 LAN RJ45 8110SC IDE Channels PCI Bus 4 SATA 3Gb/s AMD SB600 Floppy LPT Port LPC BUS IT8716 COM Ports BIOS CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse 10 USB Ports 2PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 - Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Lin
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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 Northbridge: AMD 690V Southbridge: AMD SB600 LAN Onboard Realtek 8110SC chip(10/100/1000 Mbit) Audio ALC888 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 ; Side Speaker Out connec
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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 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 / System fan failure warning (Note 2) Supports CPU
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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. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler b
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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-MA69VM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating 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 cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand
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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. USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s),
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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-/6-/8- channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 12 6 3 16 5 13 10 7 4 14 9 17 18 15 11 12 8 1) ATX_12V 10) F_AUDIO 2) ATX (
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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
