AMD GA-M61SME-S2 user manual Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility, Methods and steps

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility

If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS.

Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility

Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS

Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS

Select @BIOS item than click Install

Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility

Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

Click " " Click "Update New BIOS"

1.Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet

a.Click "Internet Update" icon

b.Click "Update New BIOS" icon

c . Select @BIOSTM sever

d.Select the exact model name on your motherboard

e.System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

a.Do not click "Internet Update" icon

b.Click "Update New BIOS"

c . Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.

d.Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: M61SMES2.F1).

e.Complete update process following the instruction.

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Contents GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-M61SME-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 ConfigurationPCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List GV-RX60P128DEI/O Back Panel Introduction MIC Connectors IntroductionLine Out Front Speaker Out ATX12V/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 S/PDIF In/Out ConnectorHdasur Surround Center Connector FUSB1 / FUSB2 / Front USB ConnectorsComb Comb Connector CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBattery Clrcmos Clear CmosGA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuF12Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. E7F12 Boot Menu „ Standard Cmos Features „ Advanced Bios Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationIDE Channel 2/3 Master TimeIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area Drive aHalt on MemoryPassword Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Away Mode HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityInit Display First Frame Buffer SizeIntegrated 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 Management Setup Power-On by Alarm Hpet Mode NotePower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardPCI 2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment Current System/CPU Temperature System/CPU Warning TemperatureCase Opened Current VoltageV Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+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 UsGA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard User Interface Overview Unique Software UtilitiesEasyTune 5 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2Boot from CD/DVD System requirementsLimitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions Flash Bios Method Introduction Updating the BiosMethod 1 Q-FlashTM Before UseCopy Bios completed Pass Please press any key to continue Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsPage Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Before you beginShadow Step Save and exit Bios Setup GA-M61SME-S2 Motherboard 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 Audio Jacks Introduction Installing the 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable Optional5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio 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 Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Notices China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersGigabyte Global Service System Poland Ukraine Romania Serbia & Montenegro