AMD GA-M61VME-S2 user manual Xpress Recovery2 Introduction, System requirements

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4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora- tion of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data

on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD-ROM for the first time, it will stay permanent in your hard disk. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you can simply press F9 during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM.

System requirements:

1.Intel x86 platforms

2.At least 64M bytes of system memory

3.VESA-supported VGA cards

How to use the Xpress Recovery2

Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key:

Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.

After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be made by simply pressing the <F9> key during system power-on.

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Boot from CD/DVD:

Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....

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Boot from CD/DVD:

<F9>: Xpress Recovery2

1.If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9> key in the future.

2.System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the hard disk will affect the data backup speed.

3.It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you com- plete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software.

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Contents GA-M61VME-S2 Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-M61VME-S2 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Considerations Prior to Installation Installation NoticesInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary Bios Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Installation of the CPUInstallation of the CPU Cooler Installation of Memory Installation of Expansion Cards Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationGraphics Card Support List GV-RX60P128DEI/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction LineLine Out Front Speaker Out MICATX12V/ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector IDE IDE ConnectorFDD FDD Connector Sataii 0 / Sataii 1 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorsPwrled Fpanel Front Panel JumperFaudio Front Audio Connector Cdin CD In Connector Spdifio Spdif In/Out ConnectorHdasur Surround Center Connector FUSB1 / FUSB2 / Front USB ConnectorsComb Comb Connector CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenClrcmos Clear Cmos English Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. F1 F12 Boot Menu„ Standard Cmos Features „ Advanced Bios Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave TimeIDE Channel 2/3 Master Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area Drive aHalt on MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityPassword Check Frame Buffer Size Init Display FirstOnboard GPU Integrated Peripherals IDE Prefetch Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMNV Sata RAID function NV Sata 1 Primary RAIDParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAOnboard Parallel Port On-Chip USBPower-On by Alarm Power On By MousePME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnKB Power on Password Power On By KeyboardAC Back Function PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 2 IRQ Assignment Current System/CPU Temperature System/CPU Warning TemperatureCase Opened Current VoltageV Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12VCPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlNoteLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Install Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish EasyTune 5 Introduction Unique Software UtilitiesUser Interface Overview Xpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2Boot from CD/DVD F9 Xpress Recovery2 System requirementsPrecautions Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Limitations Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Flash Bios Method IntroductionBefore You Begin Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screen Task menu for Dual Bios utilityEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Task menu for Q-Flash utilityUsing the Q-FlashTMutility StepsYou can repeat to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too Part Two Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen FlashTMutility barCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Enabled Menu Level Step Save and exit Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES BBS Cd bootdrv Menu Making a Sata Driver DiskInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Introduction Installing the 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable OptionalAudio Jacks Introduction Setting Up Stereo Speakers HD AudioSetting 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 Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersGigabyte Global Service System