Gigabyte GA-8S661GXMP user manual Installation of Memory

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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 one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.

The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

notch

DDR memory module

Fig.1

The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.

Fig. 1

Fig.2

Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module.

Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

Fig. 2

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Contents GA-8S661GXMP-C GA-8S661GXMP Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-8S661GXMP-C Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Pin One IndicatorInstallation of Memory Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector IDE1/IDE2 IDE Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorFaudio Front Audio Panel Connector FDD FDD ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Connector Surcen Cdin CD in ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/ Out 12 F1USB / F2USB Front USB ConnectorsClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenPwrled Comb Comb ConnectorBAT Battery English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. E2 „ Save & Exit Setup „ Set User Password„ Exit Without Saving Time Standard Cmos FeaturesIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave /IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave Drive a / Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority Advanced Bios FeaturesFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Password Check Boot Up Floppy SeekCPU Hyper-Threading Limit Cpuid Max. toECP Integrated PeripheralsECP Mode Use DMA Parallel Port ModeOnboard LAN device USB ControllerIRQ 3-7, 9-15, NMI Power Management SetupModemRingOn Power On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardResume by Alarm Power LED in S1 StatePCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status Current CPU TemperatureCase Opened Current VoltageV Vcore / DDR 2.5V / +3.3V / +12VMB Intelligent Tweaker M.I.T Dram Clock MHz CPU Clock MHzAGP/PCI Clock Control AGP Clock MHzLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionUnique Software Utility System requirementsPrecautions Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Limitations Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Bios Flash Method IntroductionBefore You Begin Task menu for Dual Bios utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Task menu for Q-Flash utilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish 3 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio SetupChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode English Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Spdif Output Device Optional Device Jack-Sensing Introuction Introduction of audio connectorsManual setting Troubleshooting English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai