AMD GA-MA69VM-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-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerALC888 Codec Feature SummaryBios 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 Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction MIC Connectors IntroductionATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD FDD Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE IDE Connector Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD In ConnectorUSB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB Connector Faudio Front Audio Panel ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open PowerledClrcmos Clear Cmos Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out Connector TV TV Output ConnectorComb Comb Connector English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. D11„ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationTime IDE Channel 0 Master, SlaveIDE Channel 2/3 Master, Slave Drive a Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityPassword Check Boot Up Floppy SeekInternal Graphics Mode HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityOnChip IDE Channel0 OnChip Sata ControllerOnChip Sata Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard LAN Boot ROMOnboard LAN Function OnChip USB ControllerParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAOnboard Parallel Port Power On By Keyboard Power On By MouseModem Ring Resume PME Event Wake UpKB Power on Password Power-On by AlarmAC Back Function PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPCI 2 IRQ Assignment System/CPU Warning Temperature Current System/CPU TemperatureCurrent VoltageV Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V Current System/CPU FAN Speed RPMCPU Smart FAN Control Note CPU Smart FAN ModeLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact 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 Updating the Bios Flash Bios Method IntroductionMethod 1 Q-FlashTM Before UsePress Y to load Bios defaults Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish Before you begin Installing Sata hard drives in your computerRAID Step Save and exit Bios Setup GA-M69VM-S2 Motherboard Main Menu Configuring RAID set in RAID BiosCreate Arrays Manually View Drive Assignments Delete an Array Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Hardware Installation Installation of TV Out Cable Optional DeviceIGX Configuration press Enter Center Method 2Through Software SettingsEnglish 6 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System