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GA-M61SME-S2
AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core /
AMD AthlonTM 64 / SempronTM AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 2002
12ME-M61SMES2-2002R
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
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following:
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For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the
"Product User Manual".
For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to the
"Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information
you need.
Table of Contents
OptionalItems ................................................................................................................. 6
Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6
GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard Layout ........................................................................... 7
Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9
1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ....................................................... 12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12
1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler ............................................................................ 13
1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 15
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 17
1-7 ConnectorsIntroduction .................................................................................. 18
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 29
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E7) ....................................................... 30
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 32
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 34
2-3 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 36
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 39
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 41
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 42
2-7 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 44
2-8 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 44
2-9 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 45
2-10 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 46
2-11 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 46
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 47
3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 47
3-2 SoftwareApplications ..................................................................................... 48
3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 48
3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 49
3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 51
4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 51
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 51
4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 52
4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 54
4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ........................................................................ 58
4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Introduction ...................................................... 68
4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 74
4-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 74
4-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 75
RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 77
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Box Contents
GA-M61SME-S2 motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
User's Manual
One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive 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.
Optional Items
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R)
2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R)
S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11R)
5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1AU004-01R )
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GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS
Socket AM2
ATX_12V
ATX
CPU_FAN
R_USB
AUDIO
GA-M61SME-S2
CI
IDE
F_AUDIO
PCIE_16
HDA_SUR
BIOS
PCIE_1
Realtek
8201
CLR_CMOS
SATAII 0
SATAII 1
F_USB2
BATTERY
nVIDIA®
GeForce 6100/
nForce 405
PCI1
CD_IN
F_USB1
PCI2
FDD
CODEC
SYS_FAN
F_PANEL
COMB
PWR_LED
SPDIF_IO
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Block Diagram
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz)
AMD
Socket AM2
CPU
DDRII 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM
Dual Channel Memory
Hyper Transport Bus
PCI Express x8
VGA
PCI Express x1 Bus
x 1
2 SATA 3Gb/s
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
nVIDIA®
GeForce 6100/
nForce 405
ATA-33/66/100/133
IDE Channel
1 PCI Express x1
Floppy
LPC BUS
Realtek
8201
LPT Port
LAN
RJ45
IT8716
COM Ports
PCI Bus
PS/2 KB/Mouse
BIOS
CODEC
2 PCI
8 USB
Ports
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
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Chapter 1 Hardware 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 discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components
(CPU, RAM).
4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic
pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.
5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector
fromthemotherboard.
Installation Notices
1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers
arerequired for warranty validation.
2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the
information in the provided manual.
3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.
4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with
the motherboard circuit or its components.
5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard
or within the computer casing.
6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certified computer technician.
Instances of Non-Warranty
1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.
2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.
3. Damage due to improper installation.
4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.
5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.
6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.
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Hardware Installation
1-2 Feature Summary
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CPU
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Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core /
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Athlon 64 / Sempron processor
Front Side Bus
Chipset
LAN
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2000 MHz
nVIDIA® GeForce 6100/nForce 405 chipset
Realtek 8201 phy (10/100 Mbit)
Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip
Supports High Definition Audio
Audio
(Note 1)
Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio
Supports S/PDIF In/Out connection
Supports CD In connection
nVIDIA® GeForce 6100/nForce 405 chipset
Storage
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1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device
1 IDE connector with ATA-33/66/100/133 support, allowing connection
of 2 IDE devices
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2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors, allowing connection of
2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
Supports data striping (RAID 0) and mirroring (RAID 1) for Serial ATA
O.S Support
Memory
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Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
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2 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 8 GB memory)
Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533/400 DIMMs
Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs
(Note 3)
Expanstion Slots
1 PCI Express x16 slot
1 PCI Express x1 slot
2 PCI slots
1 24-pin ATX power connector
1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 floppy connector
Internal Connectors
1 IDE connector
2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 CPU fan connector
1 system fan connector
1 front panel connector
1 front audio connector
1 CD In connector
1 S/PDIF In/Out connector
1 HDA_SUR connector
1 COMB connector
1 power LED connector
2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables
1 Chassis Intrusion connector
GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard
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Rear Panel I/O
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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)
IT8716 chip
System voltage detection
CPU / System temperature detection
CPU / System fan speed detection
CPU / System warning temperature
CPU / System fan failure warning
Supports CPU Smart Fan function
1 4 Mbit flash ROM
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b
Supports @BIOS
I/O Control
Hardware Monitor
(Note 4)
BIOS
Additional Features
Supports Download Center
Supports Q-Flash
(Note 5)
Supports EasyTune
Supports Xpress Install
Supports Xpress Recovery2
Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm
Bundle Software
Form Factor
(Note 1) To set up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (optional).
(Note 2) Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will be less than
4 GB; Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation.
(Note 3) The GA-M61SME-S2 supports up to PCI Express x8 mode. (please refer to the VGA cards
support list on page 16~17)
(Note 4) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install.
(Note 5) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.
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Hardware Installation
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