AMD GA-M61VME-S2 user manual Considerations Prior to Installation, Preparing Your Computer

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Chapter 1Hardware 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-M61VME-S2 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-M61VME-S2 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerFeature 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 Line Connectors IntroductionLine Out Front Speaker Out MICATX12V/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„ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationTime IDE Channel 0 Master, SlaveIDE Channel 2/3 Master Drive a Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DevicePassword Check Init Display First Frame Buffer SizeOnboard GPU Integrated Peripherals Onboard LAN Boot ROM IDE Prefetch ModeNV Sata RAID function NV Sata 1 Primary RAIDECP Mode Use DMA Parallel Port ModeOnboard Parallel Port On-Chip USBPower On By Mouse Power-On by AlarmPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnPower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordAC Back Function PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPCI 2 IRQ Assignment System/CPU Warning Temperature Current System/CPU TemperatureCase Opened Current VoltageV Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12VCPU 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 How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionBoot from CD/DVD F9 Xpress Recovery2 System requirementsMain Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios 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 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