Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2P user manual Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function

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Step 3:

First make sure the model name on the screen is correct, then click OK. Upon completion, restart your system.

If more than one model is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system.

If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

Step 4:

As the system reboots, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.

3.Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function

Click Update New BIOS

Step 1:

Click Update New BIOS.

Step 2:

In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in the Files of type list. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. M61PME2P.F1) obtained from the Internet or through other source.

Step 3:

Press OK to begin the BIOS update process. Upon completion, restart your system.

Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system.

Step 4:

As the system boots, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.

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Contents GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Documentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer 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 Mic In Jack Pink Line In Jack BlueLine Out Jack Green 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 F12 Boot Menu Function Keys DEL Bios SetupF9 Xpress Recovery2 Startup ScreenMain Menu Sample Bios Version E8Bios Setup Program Function Keys Main Menu Help Power Management Setup  Standard Cmos Features Advanced Bios Features  PnP/PCI ConfigurationsIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 2/3 MasterHalt On Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a MemoryVirtualization Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Patch AMD TLB Erratum NoteHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Password CheckAway Mode Init Display FirstOn-Chip IDE Channel IDE Prefetch ModeSerial-ATA RAID Config NV Sata ControllerECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode NV Sata RAID functionLegacy USB storage detect USB Keyboard SupportUSB Mouse Support PME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnPower On By Mouse Power-On by AlarmHpet Mode Note Power On By KeyboardPCI 2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment System/CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU 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 Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Xpress Recovery2Installation and Configuration Before You BeginAccessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup What is DualBIOSTM? Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility What is Q-FlashTM? Updating the Bios Page Save the Current Bios File Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS 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 To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Configuring Sata Hard DrivesConfiguring the Onboard Sata Controller 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 Under Storage in the Select a Task pane Rebuilding an ArrayHealthy Manually rebuilding a hard drive Installing the 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio High Definition Audio HD Audio Configuring SpeakersAudio Jacks Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring Sound EffectActivating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Pdif Configuring S/PDIF In/OutInstalling the S/PDIF In and Out Cable Pdif outConfiguring S/PDIF Out Configuring S/PDIF In and OutConfiguring S/PDIF Configuring Microphone Recording Enabling Stereo Mix Playing the Recorded Sound Using the Sound RecorderRecording Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Regulatory Notices Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Statements 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