AMD GA-M61VME-S2 user manual Installation of Expansion Cards, Dual Channel Memory Configuration

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Dual Channel Memory Configuration

The GA-M61VME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double.

Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below:

1.Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one memory module is installed.

2.To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them into DIMM sockets of the same color.

1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards

You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:

1.Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer.

2.Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.

3.Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

4.Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.

5.Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.

6.Replace your computer's chassis cover.

7.Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.

8.Install related driver from the operating system.

Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card:

Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture to the left shows to release the card.

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Contents GA-M61VME-S2 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-M61VME-S2 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyFeature Summary Bios Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and CPU CoolerInstallation of the CPU Cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion CardsGV-RX60P128DE Graphics Card Support ListI/O Back Panel Introduction MIC Connectors IntroductionLine Line Out Front Speaker OutATX12V/ATX Power Connector IDE IDE Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSataii 0 / Sataii 1 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors FDD FDD ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper PwrledFaudio Front Audio Connector Spdifio Spdif In/Out Connector Cdin CD In ConnectorFUSB1 / FUSB2 / Front USB Connectors Hdasur Surround Center ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Comb Comb ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. F1„ PnP/PCI Configuration „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupTime IDE Channel 0 Master, SlaveIDE Channel 2/3 Master Memory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a Halt onHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DevicePassword Check Init Display First Frame Buffer SizeOnboard GPU Integrated Peripherals NV Sata 1 Primary RAID IDE Prefetch ModeOnboard LAN Boot ROM NV Sata RAID functionOn-Chip USB Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard Parallel PortModem Ring On Power-On by AlarmPower On By Mouse PME Event Wake UpPower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordAC Back Function PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPCI 2 IRQ Assignment Current VoltageV Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V Current System/CPU TemperatureSystem/CPU Warning Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN ControlNote CPU Smart FAN ModeLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 IntroductionUser Interface Overview System requirements Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Boot from CD/DVD F9 Xpress Recovery2Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin Task menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too Part Two FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Enabled Menu Level Step Save and exit Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES BBS Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Installing the 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable Optional 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio IntroductionAudio Jacks Introduction HD Audio Setting Up Stereo SpeakersSetting Up 4-Channel Audio Setting Up 6-Channel Audio Setting Up 8-Channel Audio Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System