Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2P user manual Installing a Memory

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.

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DDR2 DIMM

A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Step 1:

Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2:

The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

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Contents GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Copyright DisclaimerDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Drivers Installation Box Contents GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications USBBios Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUCPU Socket Locking Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Line Out Jack Green Line In Jack BlueMic In Jack Pink Internal Connectors SATA20 / SATA21GND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATA20/SATA21 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorsPwrled System Power LED Header BAT BatteryPW Power Switch, Red Fpanel Front Panel HeaderFaudio Front Panel Audio Header Hdasur Surround/Center Audio HeaderCdin CD In Connector Spdifio S/PDIF Out HeaderFUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Bios Setup Function Keys DEL Bios Setup F9 Xpress Recovery2F12 Boot Menu Startup ScreenSample Bios Version E8 Bios Setup Program Function KeysMain Menu Main Menu Help Standard Cmos Features  Advanced Bios Features Power Management Setup  PnP/PCI ConfigurationsDate TimeIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2/3 MasterFloppy 3 Mode Support Drive aHalt On MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot DeviceVirtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum NotePassword Check Away ModeHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Init Display FirstIDE Prefetch Mode Serial-ATA RAID ConfigOn-Chip IDE Channel NV Sata ControllerOnboard LAN Boot ROM Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA NV Sata RAID functionUSB Mouse Support USB Keyboard SupportLegacy USB storage detect PME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnPower-On by Alarm Hpet Mode NotePower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 2 IRQ Assignment Reset Case Open Status Current System/CPU TemperatureSystem/CPU Warning Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN Mode Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSupervisor Password User PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingGA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Drivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversApplication Software Technical ManualsContact SystemDownload Center Xpress Recovery2 Installation and ConfigurationInstalling Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Before You BeginAccessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash UtilityWhat is DualBIOSTM? What is Q-FlashTM?Updating the Bios Page Updating the Bios with the @BIOS Utility Installing and Using @BIOSSave the Current Bios File Update the Bios Using the Internet Update FunctionUpdate the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BiosEasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information TableGA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Configuring Sata Hard Drives Configuring the Onboard Sata ControllerTo configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Installing Sata hard drives in your computerConfiguring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios AppendixYES Nvidia Required for RAID Mode Making a Sata RAID Driver Diskette for Windows XPAppendix Healthy Manually rebuilding a hard drive Rebuilding an ArrayUnder Storage in the Select a Task pane Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configuring Audio Input and OutputInstalling the 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable Audio Jacks Configuring SpeakersHigh Definition Audio HD Audio Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Configuring Sound EffectMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring S/PDIF In/Out Installing the S/PDIF In and Out CablePdif Pdif outConfiguring S/PDIF Configuring S/PDIF In and OutConfiguring S/PDIF Out Configuring Microphone Recording Enabling Stereo Mix Recording Sound Using the Sound RecorderPlaying the Recorded Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Weee Symbol Statement Regulatory StatementsRegulatory Notices Our Commitment to Preserving the EnvironmentChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Contact Us  G.B.T. INC USA Mexico Gigabyte Global Service System