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This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 3.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
nVIDIA is a registered trademark of nVIDIA Corporation
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
•
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manu-
facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
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  • Page 1 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 3.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction..................1 Feature....................2 Motherboard Components.............4 7 7 7 7 7 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........7...
  • Page 4 Integrated Peripherals............36 Power Management Setup..........37 PNP/PCI Setup..............39 PC Health Status..............39 Frequency/Voltage Control ..........41 Load Default Settings............42 Supervisor Password............42 User Password..............43 Save & Exit Setup...............43 Exit Without Saving............43 Updating the BIOS.............44 Chapter 4 45 45 45 45 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM............45 Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista........45 Running Setup..............46...

  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the GeForce6100PM-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD Phenom II/Phenom processor (socket AM2+)/AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual- Core/Athlon 64/Sempron processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

  • Page 6: Feature

    Feature Processor This motherboard uses a socket AM2+/AM2 that carries the following features: • Accommodates AMD Phenom II/Phenom processor (socket AM2+) AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon 64/Sempron processors • Supports up to 2000 MT/s HyperTransport (HT) interface Speeds HyperTransport Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it enables integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than currently available interconnect technologies.

  • Page 7: Onboard Lan

    Onboard LAN The onboard LAN provides the following features: • 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u fast Ethernrt transceiver • Low-power mode • MII and 7-wire serial interface Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: • One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphics Interface •...

  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 9 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL CO MPO NENTS Socket for AMD Phenom II/Phenom processor (socket AM2+)/ 1. CPU Socket AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon 64/Sempron processors 2. DIMM1~2 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots 3. FDD Floppy disk drive connector 4. PWR1 Standard 24-Pin AT X Power connector 5.
  • Page 10 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...

  • Page 11: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •...

  • Page 12: Checking Jumper Settings

    Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered.

  • Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to CLR_CMOS turn the system off.

  • Page 14: Installing Hardware

    Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resis- tors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.

  • Page 15: Cpu Installation Procedure

    CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. Unhook the locking lever of the CPU socket. Pull the locking lever away from the socket and raising it to the upright position. Match the pin1 corner marked as the beveled edge on the CPU with the pin1 corner on the socket.

  • Page 16: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs and supports DDR2 800/667/533/400 DDR2 SDRAM. You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. The total memory capacity is up to 16 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR2...
  • Page 17 Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Name Samsung PC2-4200U-4444-10-B1 512 MB DDR2 533 A-DATA A-DATA/Vitesta/1GB/DS 1 GB Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 Micron MT4HTF 6464AY-667E1...
  • Page 18 Type Size Vendor Module Name Kingston KVR800D 2N 5/512 1.8V 9905315-019.A02LF Micron MT8HT F6464AY-80ED4 512 MB Qimonda HYS72T64000HU- 2.5-B A-DATA M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E AET760UD00-30DB97X Aeneon AET760UD00-25DC08X AU01GE800C5KBGC Apacer 78.01GAO.9K5 78.01GA0.9L5 APOGEE AU1G082-800P000 Geil GEIL MILLENARY/Geil/GL2L64M088BA18H Infinity 04701G16CZ 5U2G 1 GB Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G 1.8V 9905316-054.A01LF KingMax KLD D48F -B8KU 5 N GES Nanya...

  • Page 19: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
  • Page 20 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

  • Page 21: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header (optional) This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line- out ports for easier access. Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Function...

  • Page 22: F_Usb1~3: Front Panel Usb Headers

    IR1: Infrared header (optional) The motherboard supports an Infrared (IR1) data port. Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers. Signal Name Function Not Assigned Not assigned...
  • Page 23 CD_IN: Analog Audio Input connector Signal Name Function CD_L CD In left channel Ground Ground CD_R CD In right channel Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 24: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive

    Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD- ROM drive. About IDE Devices Your motherboard has one IDE interface. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.

  • Page 25: Installing A Floppy Diskette Drive

    Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply.

  • Page 26: Connecting I/O Devices

    Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port (LPT) Use LPT to connect printers or other parallel communica- (optional) tions devices.

  • Page 27: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the standard power supply connector to PWR1. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to PWR2.

  • Page 28: Atx 12V Power Connector

    CPU_FAN: FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V +12V Sense Sensor Control CPU FAN control Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. SYS_FAN: System Cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground...

  • Page 29: Front Panel Header

    SPK1: Internal speaker header Signal Name Signal Front Panel Header The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for informa- tion: Signal Function Signal...
  • Page 30 Memo Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 31: Using Bios

    Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.

  • Page 32: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals User Password Power Management Setup Save &...

  • Page 33: Using Bios

    Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options.

  • Page 34: Standard Cmos Setup

    For the purpose of better product maintenances, we reserve the right to change the BIOS items presented in the manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only. Please visit our website for updated manual. Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system.
  • Page 35 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~4 Your computer has one IDE channel which can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.
  • Page 36 IDE BusMaster (Enabled) This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value. Drive A (1 ..44 MB 3 ”) This item defines the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system. You can connect one or two diskette drives.

  • Page 37: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup HT Frequency Auto Help Item AMD C&Q...
  • Page 38 Hard Disk Drives (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives Help Item 1st Drive ST340824A Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

  • Page 39: Advanced Chipset Setup

    Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Setup Dram Frequency Auto Help Item...

  • Page 40: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Help Item Serial-ATA 0 Enabled SATA Mode Select SATA Mode DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Control- nVidia RAID Setup...

  • Page 41: Power Management Setup

    Onboard AUDIO Function (Auto) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard audio device. OnBoard LAN Function (Auto) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.
  • Page 42 ACPI Suspend Type (S3(STR)) Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e, the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory. PWRON After PWR-Fail (Power Off) This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status.

  • Page 43: Pnp/Pci Setup

    PCI / PnP Setup This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PCI / PnP Setup Help Item Init Display First Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA...
  • Page 44 Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan Function Help Item SMART Fan Control Enabled SMART Fan Start PWM value SMART Fan start TEMP. (°C) Options DeltaT Disabled...

  • Page 45: Frequency/Voltage Control

    System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,...etc. • CPU Core • VDIMM • CPU Fan Speed • CPU Tcontrol •...

  • Page 46: Load Default Settings

    Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not. You select [OK], and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads all default values; or select [Cancel], and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility does not load default values. Supervisor Password This page helps you install or change a password.

  • Page 47: User Password

    User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password User Password : Not Installed Help item Change User Password Press Enter Install or Change the password. : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value...

  • Page 48: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.

  • Page 49: Using The Motherboard Software

    Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version.

  • Page 50: Running Setup

    Setup Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD.
  • Page 51 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom mended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. 1.
  • Page 52 Method 1. Run Reboot Setup Windows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. You must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation. Method 2.
  • Page 53 Select Classic View. Set User Account. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue. Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 54: Manual Installation

    These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support CD for available software. Please go to ECS website to download AMD Cool’n’Quiet technology. This concludes chapter 4. Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 55: Setting Up Nvidia Raid Configuration

    Chapter 5 Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration There are two ways to setup NVIDIA RAID Configuration: one is to create a RAID 1 Array for backup or a RAID 0 Array for increased performance just by adding additional disk array without changing the original OS (Non-Bootable RAID Array); while the other is to configure the RAID Array disks when reinstalling the OS (Bootable RAID Array).
  • Page 56 From the Integrated Peripherals Window, globally set SATA Mode select to RAID Mode (see Figure 1.2). Press F10 to save the configuration and exit (F10 is the navigation key to save the current configuration and exit setup in BIOS setting). The PC reboots.

  • Page 57: Setting Up A Bootable Raid Array

    Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array This section explains how to configure a bootable NVIDIA RAID array. Setting Up the BIOS Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup. The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears. Figure 1.4 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 1.4), then press Enter.

  • Page 58: Configuring The Nvidia Raid Bios

    Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboots. Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and proceed to set up the NVIDIA RAID BIOS as described in the next section. Configuring the NVIDIA RAID BIOS The NVIDIA RAID BIOS set up lets you choose the RAID type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array.

  • Page 59: Assigning The Disks

    The NVIDIA RAID Utility—Define a New Array screen appears (Figure 1.7). Figure 1.7 MediaShield BIOS By default, RAID Mode is set to Mirroring and Striping Block is set to Optimal. Using the Define a New Array Screen If necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field is highlighted.
  • Page 60 Figure 1.8 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after one disk have been assigned as RAID 0 array disk. Figure 1.8 MediaShield BIOS—Array Disks Assigned Completing the RAID BIOS Setup After assigning your RAID array disk, press F7. The Clear disk array prompt appears. Figure 1.9 Clear Disk Data Prompt NVIDIA RAID Configuration...
  • Page 61 Press Y to clear the disk data. The Array List screen appears, where you can review the RAID arrays that you have set up. Figure 1.10 Array List Window Use the arrow keys to select the array that you want to set up, then press B to specify the array as bootable.
  • Page 62 Installing the RAID Drivers Your system may come with a Windows install CD that already includes NVIDIA RAID drivers. If so, then this section is not relevant. If that is not the case (or you are trying to install a new version of Windows), then you will need an NVIDIA RAID driver F6 install floppy.
  • Page 63 Select “NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)” and then press Enter. Press S again at the Specify Devices screen, then press Enter. Select “NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller (required)” and then press Enter. The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:. Figure 1.13 Windows Setup—NVIDIA drives listed Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation.
  • Page 64 Memo NVIDIA RAID Configuration...

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