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GA-MA69GM-S2H AM2 socket motherboard for AMD Athlon 64 FX processor/ AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD Athlon 64 processor/AMD Sempron processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA69GMS2H-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.
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.
Box Contents GA-MA69GM-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (For Windows Vista) User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables One TV Out bracket I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
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 •...
AMD Athlon 64 FX processor/AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD Athlon 64 processor/AMD Sempron processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Front Side Bus 2000 MHz FSB Chipset North Bridge: AMD 690G South Bridge: AMD SB600 Memory 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory...
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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 4 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...
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(Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 12 -...
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.
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CPU, lowering the locking lever and latch- ing it into the fully locked position. Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 14 -...
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Step 2: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.
• 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.
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.
Pull out the small white- drawable bar at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. You can also press the latch on the back of the white-drawable bar to release the card. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 18 -...
Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.
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• 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-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 20 -...
Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_AUDIO ATX (Power Connector) CD_IN CPU_FAN SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 F1_1394 / F2_1394 SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 PWR_LED BATTERY CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
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Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft On/Off) Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 22 -...
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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with color-coded power connector wires.
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• A RAID 10 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 24 -...
8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state.
LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assign- ments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 26 -...
11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
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TV Out bracket, check the pin assignments carefully and install it correctly. Incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. Refer to Chapter 5, "Installing the TV Out Bracket," for installation instructions. Pin No. Definition COMP No Pin GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 28 -...
15) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY-...
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The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition STB- AFD- ERR- INIT- ACK- SLIN- BUSY No Pin SLCT GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 30 -...
19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
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 •...
Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. AMD RS690 BIOS for GA-MA69GM-S2H D12 Motherboard Model BIOS Version Function Keys <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash...
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: D12) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
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(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-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 36 -...
Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Thu, May 31 2007 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master [None] IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] IDE Channel 2 Master [None] IDE Channel 2 Slave [None]...
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These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. 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. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 38 -...
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control [Auto] Item Help Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Menu Level First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check [Setup]...
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When Frame Buffer Size is set to Auto, this item will show the system memory size automati- cally allocated for the onboard graphics controller. If you manuanlly change the Frame Buffer Size, this item will show the memory size you set. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 40 -...
Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals IDE Configuration [Press Enter] Item Help OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled] Menu Level OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] Onboard Audio Function [Auto] Onboard 1394 Function [Enabled] Onboard LAN Function [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] OnChip USB Controller...
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USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 42 -...
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Onboard Serial Port Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 2F8/IRQ3 (default), 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt.
USB Wake Up from S3 Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. ® ® GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 44 -...
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PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead.
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-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 46 -...
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 DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 3375 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM System Warning Temperature...
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Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 48 -...
Load Fail-Safe Defaults 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 Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press <Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 50 -...
2-12 Save & Exit Setup 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 Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
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.
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.
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. - 55 -...
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: •...
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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-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 58 -...
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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.
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If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press <F9> during the POST (Figure 9). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. AMD RS690 BIOS for GA-MA69GM-S2H D12 <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash Figure 9 05/22/2007-RS690G-SB600-6A669G03C-00 C.
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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.
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. ma69gms2h.f1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive.
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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>.
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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-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 64 -...
BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.
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• 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.
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.
• 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-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 68 -...
Chapter 5 Appendix Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C . Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D.
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The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 70 -...
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C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-F>...
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In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example. 1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the Spacebar to select RAID 0. 2. Set the Stripe Block size. 64 KB is the default. 3. Under the Drives Assignments section, press the up or down arrow key to highlight a drive. 4.
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WriteThru Drives Assignments] Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 80026 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 80026 Are you sure you want to delete this array? Press Ctrl-Y to Delete, or others to abort... Figure 8 GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 74 -...
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to install the SATA controller driver during the OS installation. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the Windows setup process.
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Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. In your optical drive folder, go the following directory: \Chipset\RS690\Vista\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB6xx\RAID\LH (Figure 6). Copy all the files in the folder to the location you want (e.g. floppy disk). Figure 6 GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 76 -...
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP/2000 onto your hard drive(s). The following is an example of Windows XP and Vista installation.
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* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 78 -...
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Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to run on your computer. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.
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When a screen similar to that below appears (RAID or AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Loading Drivers. (Figure 6). Figure 6 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your floppy disk (Figure 7). Figure 7 GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 80 -...
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Step 3: Select the ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller driver and press Next. (Figure 8) Figure 8 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the screen will show the RAID or AHCI hard drive(s). Select the location where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 9).
• 4 channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. • 5.1 channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. • 7.1 channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 82 -...
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Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Step 3: Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears.
A. Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_IO header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 84 -...
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Step 3: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable B. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source.
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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.
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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.
Refer to the figures below to connect your video device to the corresponding ports on the TV out bracket. S-Video Output Projector NTSC / PAL TV HDTV Pb/AV Output (Note) NTSC / PAL TV Projector (Note) Simultaneous output for S-Video, AV composite, and YPbPr component is not supported. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 90 -...
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B. Setting Your TV as the Primary Display Through ATI Catalyst Control Center Step 1: Make sure the ATI VGA driver has been installed. Step 2: After the installation, you will find an ATI Catalyst Control Center icon in your system tray. Right- click the icon to select Catalyst Control Center.
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You will find an ATI Catalyst Control Center icon in your system tray. Right-click the icon to select Catalyst Control Center. Or you can right- click on the desktop to select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 92 -...
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Step 2: Select Advanced view and click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter CATALYST Control Center. Step 3: In the Display Manager menu, select the resolution that suits your HDTV. For example, for 1080p, select 1920x1080 and set refresh rate at 60 Hz. And press OK.
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File Format Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Non-protected contents HD-DVD (MPEG 2, VC1) 1920 x 1080i 1280 x 720p Blu-ray (MPEG 2) 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 94 -...
5-4-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST.
Turn on the power to start the computer. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. (Continued...) GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard - 96 -...
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The power supply, When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler CPU or CPU socket running? might fail. The problem is verified and solved. The graphics card, expansion slot, or Check if there is display on your monitor. monitor might fail.
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