Gigabyte GA-8S661GXMP user manual Considerations Prior to Installation, Preparing Your Computer

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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 from the motherboard.

Installation Notices

1.Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required 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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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 „ Set User Password „ Save & Exit Setup„ Exit Without Saving Standard Cmos Features TimeIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave /IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave Drive a / Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryAdvanced Bios Features Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / 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 ControllerPower Management Setup IRQ 3-7, 9-15, NMIModemRingOn 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 requirementsMain Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Bios Flash Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore 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