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Gigabyte GA-G33M-S2H User Manual

Lga775 socket motherboard for intel core processor family/ intel pentium processor family/intel celeron processor family
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  • Page 1 GA-G33M-S2H LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel Core processor family/ ® Intel Pentium processor family/Intel Celeron processor family ® ® ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-G33MS2H-1001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.

  • Page 3: Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

    GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ......................... 6 Optional Items ......................... 6 GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard Layout ................7 Block Diagram ........................ 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ..................9 Product Specifications ..................10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............. 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..................57 Installing Chipset Drivers ................57 Software Applications ..................58 Driver CD Information ..................58 Hardware Information ..................59 Contact Us ..................... 59 Chapter 4 Unique Features ..................61 Xpress Recovery2 ..................61 BIOS Update Utilities ..................66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ............

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-G33M-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Intel LGA775 CPU Installation Guide ® One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.

  • Page 7: Ga-G33M-S2H Motherboard Layout

    GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN LGA775 ATX_12V OPTICAL Sil1392 Intel ® F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIE_16 JMicron 368 PCI1 MBIOS CLR_CMOS SATAII0 Intel ICH9 PCI2 ® SATAII1 CD_IN TSB43AB23 PCIE_1 SATAII2 CODEC F1_1394 SPDIF_I COMA SPDIF_O SYS_FAN F2_1394 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram LGA775 CPU CLK+/- Processor (333/266/200 MHz) DVI-D Host Sil1392 Interface HDMI (Note) DDR2 800/667 MHz D-Sub Dual Channel Memory Intel ® 1 PCI Express x16 GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) ATA-133/100/ 66/33 IDE Channel 1 PCI Express x1 4 SATA 3Gb/s JMicron PCIe CLK (100 MHz)

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or •...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    ® ® Intel Celeron D processor in the LGA 775 package ® ® (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ® L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB...
  • Page 11 Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector...
  • Page 12 (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) The GA-G33M-S2H supports up to PCI Express x4 mode. (Please refer to the graphics cards support list on page 19)

  • Page 13: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 14 CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel boxed cooler as the example cooler.) ® Male Push Pin Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male The Top Push Pin of Female...

  • Page 16: Installing The Memory

    • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 17: Installing A Memory

    1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.

  • Page 18: Installing An Expansion Card

    PCI Ex- press x16 slot. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 19 Graphics Chip Maker Model Name ATI Radeon X300 LE GIGABYTE GV-RX30128D ATI Radeon X300 SE GIGABYTE GV-RX30S128D ATI Radeon X300 SE + Hyper Memory GIGABYTE GV-RX30HM128D ATI Radeon X550 GIGABYTE GV-RX55128D ATI Radeon X600 Pro GIGABYTE GV-RX60P128DE ATI Radeon X600 XT...
  • Page 20 ASUS EN6600/TD/128 NVIDIA Geforce 6600 GT ASUS EN6600GT/TD/128 NVIDIA Geforce 6600 GT Leadtek WinFast PX6600GT TDH NVIDIA Geforce 6800 GT NX6800GT-TD256E NVIDIA Geforce 7600 GT ELSA GLADIAC 760GT NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GT ELSA GLADIAC 790GT GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Back Panel Connectors

    Realtek HDA HDMI Out. Set Default. (Note) Due to an Intel G33 graphics driver limitation, the GA-G33M-S2H does not currently support Blu-ray/ HD DVD format playback. Once released, full driver support from Intel will be updated on the GIGABYTE website.
  • Page 22 • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 23 Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ).

  • Page 24: Internal Connectors

    • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 26 This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 27 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave).

  • Page 28: Battery

    • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 28 -...

  • Page 29: F_Panel Front Panel Header

    10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Message/Power/ Power Speaker...

  • Page 30: Cd In Connector

    12) CD_IN (CD In Connector) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 30 -...

  • Page 31: S/Pdif Out Header

    13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No.

  • Page 32: F_Usb1/F_Usb2 Usb Headers, Yellow

    • To connect an IEEE 1394a device, attach one end of the device cable to your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394a device. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 33 17) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition NDCDA- NSINA NSOUTA NDTRA- NDSRA- NRTSA- NCTSA- NRIA- No Pin...

  • Page 34: Clearing Cmos Jumper

    Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 35: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the •...

  • Page 36: Startup Screen

    BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. <End> : Q-Flash Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 37: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F1a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 38 (Pressing <F10> can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.) GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Thu, Jun 28 2007 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 10:31:24 Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master [None] IDE Channel 1 Master [None] IDE Channel 2 Master [None] IDE Channel 3 Master [None]...
  • Page 40 Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Item Help First Boot Device [Floppy] Menu Level Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Disabled] CPU Hyper-Threading [Enabled]...
  • Page 42 MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for display. Options are: 8MB+1~2MB for GTT (default), 1MB+1~2MB for GTT. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode [Disabled] Item Help SATA Port0-1 Native Mode [Disabled] Menu Level USB Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] USB Mouse Support [Disabled] Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] Azalia Codec [Auto]...
  • Page 44 If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear: Start detecting at Port..Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 44 -...
  • Page 45 Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10/100Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and thenlength shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short.

  • Page 46: Power Management Setup

    Power On by Ring Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. ® ® GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 46 -...
  • Page 47 Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month.

  • Page 48: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the second PCI slot. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Case Opened Menu Level Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 3375 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]...
  • Page 50 (Note) Before setting this item to Intel(R) QST, make sure at least DDRII1 or DDRII2 socket in Channel 0 is populated. A small portion of system memory will be shared when Intel QST is enabled. ® GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 51: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster [Auto] Item Help CPU Clock Ratio (Note) [16X] Menu Level CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled] x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto]...
  • Page 52 Allows you to to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.4V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.4V at 0.1V increment. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 52 -...
  • Page 53 FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required.

  • Page 54: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup Enter Password: PC Health Status Exit Without Saving...

  • Page 56: Save & Exit Setup

    Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optional drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below.

  • Page 58: Software Applications

    Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.

  • Page 59: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 59 -...
  • Page 60 GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 60 -...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Unique Features

    Chapter 4 Unique Features Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is an utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Before You Begin: •...
  • Page 62 Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2). Figure 2 Figure 1 3. Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 63 4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file.
  • Page 64 Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 10 Figure 11 3. When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Figure 12 GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 65 D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before (Figure 13, 14). Figure 13 Figure 14 E.

  • Page 66: Bios Update Utilities

    4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. G33MS2H.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive.
  • Page 67 B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Step 1: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q- Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.
  • Page 68 Load Optimized Defaults Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 68 -...

  • Page 69: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 4. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 5. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.
  • Page 70 • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

  • Page 71: Easytune 5

    Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Display Field Displays panel of CPU frequency Function LEDs Shows the information of the current function GIGABYTE Logo Visits GIGABYTE website Help Displays EasyTune 5 help screen Exit or Minimize Quits or minimizes EasyTune Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.

  • Page 72: Windows Vista Readyboost

    • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 72 -...

  • Page 73: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack Center/Subwoofer Line In Speaker Out assignments.
  • Page 74 Step 3: Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK to complete the configuration. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 74 -...
  • Page 75 B. Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effect tab. C. Configuring AC'97 Audio: If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module, click the tool icon on the Audio I/O tab On the Global Connector Settings box, select the Dis- able front panel jack detection check box.

  • Page 76: Installing The S/Pdif In Cable (Optional)

    A. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_IN header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 77 S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. B. Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for trans- mitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. S/PDIF Optical Cable C.

  • Page 78: Enabling The Dts (Digital Theater Systems) Function

    5.1 channel surround sound playback from two-channel content. (Note) When DTS Interactive is enabled, only digital auio output (S/PDIF) is working, and you will not hear sound from analog speaker or headphone. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 78 -...

  • Page 79: Configuring Microphone Recording

    4. Digital PCM Output Setup: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click Digital PCM Output. Enable this function to allow digital audio sources that are not digitally processed by DTS encoding to be output from the S/PDIF OUT.
  • Page 80 Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you just made. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer devie list Recording Control GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 80 -...

  • Page 81: Using The Sound Recorder

    Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 82 -...

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting Procedure

    5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis Isolate the short circuit.
  • Page 84 If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard - 84 -...
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  • Page 86 Contact Us Taiwan (Headquarters) China GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.cn Taipei 231, Taiwan Shanghai TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 TEL: +86-21-63410999 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 FAX: +86-21-63410100 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : Beijing http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw...
  • Page 87 Czech Republic WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in CZECH REPUBLIC in the language list on the top right corner of the website. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.cz Turkey Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd.
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