AMD GA-M61PM-S2 user manual Dual Channel Memory Configuration

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Dual Channel Memory Configuration

The GA-M61PM-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.

3.To enable Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed.

The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty)

DIMM Socket

DDRII_1

DDRII_2

DDRII_ 3

DDRII_4

2 memory modules

DS/SS

DS/SS

--

--

 

--

--

DS/SS

DS/SS

4 memory modules

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

 

 

 

 

 

If two memory modules are to be used to achieve Dual Channel mode, we recommend installing them in DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 DIMM sockets.

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Contents GA-M61PM-S2 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-M61PM-S2 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyLAN Feature SummaryMbit flash ROM 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 Connectors Introduction Line Out Front Speaker OutMIC ATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATAII0/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors IDE IDE ConnectorFaudio Front Audio Connector Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Pwrled Cdin CD In Connector13 F11394 / F21394 Ieee 1394 Connector USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/Out Connector Comb Comb ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Clrcmos Clear CmosBattery Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. D1 F12 Boot MenuF12 Boot Menu „ PnP/PCI Configurations „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master DateTime IDE Channel 0 Master/SlaveMemory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a Halt onAMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy SeekInit Display First Password CheckNV Sata 1 Secondary RAID Serial-ATA RAID ConfigNV Sata RAID function NV Sata 1 Primary RAIDNV Sata 2 Secondary RAID IDE Prefetch ModeOnBoard LAN Boot ROM NV Sata 2 Primary RAIDOn-Chip USB Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard Parallel PortAcpi Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power buttonPnP/PCI Configurations Reset Case Open Status CPU Smart FAN Mode Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet 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 F9 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Boot from CD/DVDMain 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 Press Y on your keyboard to load defaultsFlashTMutility 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 Shadow 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 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System