AMD GA-M61VME-S2 user manual Installing Sata hard drives in your computer, Before you begin

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4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:

(1)Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system.

(2)Configure SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup.

(3)Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS. (Note )

(4)Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver. (Note )

(5)Install the SATA controller driver during OS installation. (Note )

Before you begin

Please prepare:

(a)SATA hard drive(s). To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity for RAID array. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive.

(b)An empty formatted floppy disk. (Note )

(c)Windows XP/2000 setup disk.

(d)Driver CD for your motherboard. (Note )

(1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer

Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port(s) on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

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(Note) Required for setting up RAID array.

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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