Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2P user manual Bios Setup

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program.

To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.

•Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.

•@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS.

For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities."

•Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the

current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

•BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the beep codes description.

•It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introduc- tions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

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Contents GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Identifying Your Motherboard Revision CopyrightDisclaimer Documentation ClassificationsTable of Contents Drivers Installation Box Contents GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Precautions Hardware InstallationUSB Product SpecificationsBios Installing the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerCPU Socket Locking Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installing the MemoryInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Line Out Jack Green Line In Jack BlueMic In Jack Pink SATA20 / SATA21 Internal ConnectorsGND CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan Headers FDD Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorSATA20/SATA21 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors IDE IDE ConnectorBAT Battery Pwrled System Power LED HeaderFpanel Front Panel Header PW Power Switch, RedHdasur Surround/Center Audio Header Faudio Front Panel Audio HeaderSpdifio S/PDIF Out Header Cdin CD In ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion Header FUSB1/FUSB2 USB HeadersClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Bios Setup Startup Screen Function Keys DEL Bios SetupF9 Xpress Recovery2 F12 Boot MenuMain Menu Help Sample Bios Version E8Bios Setup Program Function Keys Main Menu PnP/PCI Configurations  Standard Cmos Features Advanced Bios Features  Power Management SetupIDE Channel 2/3 Master DateTime IDE Channel 0 Master/SlaveMemory Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a Halt OnPatch AMD TLB Erratum Note Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device VirtualizationInit Display First Password CheckAway Mode HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityNV Sata Controller IDE Prefetch ModeSerial-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE ChannelNV Sata RAID function Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAUSB Mouse Support USB Keyboard SupportLegacy USB storage detect Modem Ring On PME Event Wake UpPower On By Keyboard Power-On by AlarmHpet Mode Note Power On By MousePCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 2 IRQ Assignment Case Opened Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU Temperature System/CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Mode Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsUser Password Supervisor PasswordExit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupGA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Installing Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationTechnical Manuals Application SoftwareSystem ContactDownload Center Before You Begin Xpress Recovery2Installation and Configuration Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard DriveUsing the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Accessing Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 What is Q-FlashTM? Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility What is DualBIOSTM?Updating the Bios Page Update the Bios Using the Internet Update Function Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS Save the Current Bios FileClick Update New Bios Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update FunctionEasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table EasyTuneGA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Configuring Sata Hard DrivesConfiguring the Onboard Sata Controller To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps belowConfiguring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup Appendix Configuring RAID set in RAID BiosYES Nvidia Making a Sata RAID Driver Diskette for Windows XP Required for RAID ModeAppendix 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 Pdif out Configuring S/PDIF In/OutInstalling the S/PDIF In and Out Cable PdifConfiguring 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 Frequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingStart Troubleshooting ProcedureEND Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Statements Regulatory NoticesChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard  G.B.T. INC USA Mexico Contact Us Gigabyte Global Service System