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Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2P User Manual

Am2+/am2 socket motherboard for amd phenom fx processor/amd phenom x4 processor/ amd phenom x3 processor/amd athlon x2 processor/ amd athlon processor/amd sempron x2 processor/ amd sempron processor
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GA-M61PME-S2P
AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for
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12ME-M61PMEP2-1001R

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  • Page 1 GA-M61PME-S2P AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom FX processor/AMD Phenom X4 processor/ AMD Phenom X3 processor/AMD Athlon X2 processor/ AMD Athlon processor/AMD Sempron X2 processor/ AMD Sempron processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-M61PMEP2-1001R...
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  • Page 3: Identifying 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

    Box Contents ... 6 Optional Items ... 6 GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Layout ... 7 Block Diagram ... 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ... 9 Installation Precautions ... 9 Product Specifications ... 10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ... 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ...
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ... 51 Installing Chipset Drivers ... 51 Application Software ... 52 Technical Manuals ... 52 Contact ... 53 System ... 53 Download Center ... 54 Chapter 4 Unique Features ... 55 Xpress Recovery2 ... 55 BIOS Update Utilities ... 58 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-M61PME-S2P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable One 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-M61Pme-S2P Motherboard Layout

    GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN R_USB AUDIO M_BIOS F_AUDIO B_BIOS HDA_SUR PCIEX1 Realtek 8201CL PCI1 CD_IN PCI2 CODEC SPDIF_IO Socket AM2 GA-M61PME-S2P PCIEX16 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN - 7 - SATA2_0 NVIDIA ® SATA2_1 GeForce 6100/ F_USB2 nForce 430 F_USB1 F_PANEL...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCI Bus 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 Hyper Transport Bus NVIDIA ®...

  • 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

    Product Specifications Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 processors:  AMD Phenom AMD Phenom AMD Athlon AMD Sempron (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus  2000 MT/s Chipset NVIDIA  Memory 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory ...
  • Page 11 Internal Connectors 1 x CD In connector  1 x S/PDIF In/Out header  2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers  1 x chassis intrusion header  1 x power LED header  Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port  Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port ...

  • Page 12: 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 13 B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1:...

  • Page 14: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    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: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Installing A Memory

    A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Notch Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket.

  • Page 17: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 18: Back Panel Connectors

    • 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-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Connection/Speed LED: State...
  • Page 19 Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

  • Page 20: 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-M61PME-S2P Motherboard F_PANEL F_AUDIO...
  • Page 21 1/2) ATX_12V_2/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 22 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a stripe of different color. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard CPU_FAN: Pin No.
  • Page 23 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 24: Battery

    (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 25: 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. •...

  • Page 26: Front Panel Audio Header

    To enable 7.1-channel audio, connect a 5.1/7.1 surround cable to this header and configure audio output mode via the audio software. For purchasing the optional 5.1/7.1 surround cable, please contact the local dealer. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No.
  • Page 27 13) CD_IN (CD In Connector) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header. 14) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in.
  • Page 28 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Pin No. Pin No. - 28 -...

  • Page 29: Clearing Cmos Jumper

    17) 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.
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  • Page 31: 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 32: Startup Screen

    Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-M61PME-S2P E8 Motherboard Model BIOS Version <DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash...

  • Page 33: 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: E8) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ...
  • Page 34      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-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 35: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss)  IDE Channel 0 Master  IDE Channel 0 Slave  IDE Channel 2 Master  IDE Channel 3 Master Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory...
  • Page 36 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-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control  Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Away Mode Init Display First Frame Buffer Size Onboard GPU...
  • Page 38 Activates the onboard VGA only if no PCI Express VGA card is installed. (Default) Always Enable Always activates the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed. If you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set this item to Always Enable. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software On-Chip IDE Channel NV SATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode USB Memory Type  Serial-ATA RAID Config Onboard Audio Function On-Chip MAC Lan Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB...
  • Page 40 Enables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default) V1.1 Enables only the integrated USB 1.1 controller. Disabled Disables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 40 -...
  • Page 41 USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) 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.

  • Page 42: Power Management Setup

    Modem Ring On 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 GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Power Management Setup [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
  • Page 43 USB Resume from Suspend Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Power-On by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Day of Month Alarm: in a month.

  • Page 44: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Enter: Select F5: Previous Values PCI 1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot.

  • Page 45: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed System Warning Temperature CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control...
  • Page 46 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-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software  Standard CMOS Features  Advanced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power Management Setup  PnP/PCI Configurations  PC Health Status Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard.

  • Page 48: Set Supervisor/User Password

    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-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password...

  • Page 49: Save & Exit Setup

    2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software  Standard CMOS Features  Advanced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power Management Setup  PnP/PCI Configurations  PC Health Status Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program.
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  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below.

  • Page 52: Application Software

    Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. Technical Manuals This page provides content descriptions for this driver disk and the motherboard manuals.

  • Page 53: Contact

    Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. System This page provides the basic system information. - 53 - Drivers Installation...

  • Page 54: Download Center

    Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Unique Features

    Chapter 4 Unique Features Xpress Recovery2 Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive* for the operating system. Xpress Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that has the operating system installed. •...
  • Page 56 C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive data. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Step 4: After the operating system is installed, right- click the Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage. Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation.
  • Page 57 D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2. Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down.

  • Page 58: 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. M61PME2P.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive.

  • Page 59: Updating The Bios

    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 60 F8: Q-Flash 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-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password...

  • Page 61: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    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.
  • Page 62 • 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 63: Easytune 5

    Enters the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTune 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTune - 63 -...
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  • Page 65: Chapter 5 Appendix

    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. D.
  • Page 66 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-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Integrated Peripherals [Enabled]...
  • Page 67 C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. For a non-RAID configuration, please skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <F10>...
  • Page 68 RAID array, you need to press <Y> to clear the data in the hard drives.) RAID Mode: Striping Free Disks Port Disk Model [ESC] Quit [F6] Back GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard MediaShield Utility Nov 20 2006 - Define a New Array - Striping Block: Array Disks Capacity Port [     ] Add [...
  • Page 69 After that, the Array List screen appears, displaying the RAID array that you have created (Figure 7). Boot [Ctrl-X] Exit To read more information about the RAID array, press <Enter> to enter the Array Detail screen (Figure 8), which shows various information about the array, including the RAID mode, stripe block size, hard drive model name, and hard drive capacity, etc.

  • Page 70: Making A Sata Raid Driver Diskette For Windows Xp

    Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. From your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). A command prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 2. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard (Note 1) . Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM...

  • Page 71: Installing The Sata Raid Driver And Operating System

    5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows operating system onto your hard drives. Please note that installation of Windows Vista does not require you to install the RAID driver during the OS installation process in advance.
  • Page 72 Refer to the following instructions if you want to manually rebuild a hard drive in the array. Step 1: In NVIDIA Control Panel, click Rebuild array under Storage in the Select a Task pane. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard The notification area will also display a message, indicating the rebuild progress. Step 2:...

  • Page 73: Configuring Audio Input And Output

    Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which can support 2/4/5.1-channel audio. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you need to install an additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the 7.1-channel audio function through the audio driver. A.
  • Page 74 Before installing the audio driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out...
  • Page 75 Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configu- ration tab.

  • Page 76: Configuring S/Pdif In/Out

    A. Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable: (Note) The actual locations of the SPDIF In and SPDIF Out connectors may differ by model. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_IO header on your motherboard.
  • Page 77 S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable B. Configuring S/PDIF In and Out: B-1. Configuring S/PDIF In: On the Digital Input screen, click the Default Format tab to select the default format. Click OK to complete. B-2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. Click OK to complete.

  • Page 78: Configuring Microphone Recording

    It is recommended that you set the volumes at a middle level. If you want to change the current sound input default device to microphone, right-click on Microphone and select Set Default Device. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 79 Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level. Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording.

  • Page 80: Using The Sound Recorder

    3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound: You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 80 -...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    5-3-1 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.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting Procedure

    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. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard START (Continued...) - 82 - Isolate the short circuit.
  • Page 83 When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? Check if there is display on your monitor. Turn off the computer. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Check if the keyboard is working properly. Press <Delete>...

  • Page 84: Regulatory Statements

    "end of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement.
  • Page 85 Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
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  • Page 87 Xian TEL: +86-29-85531943 FAX: +86-29-85510930 Shenyang TEL: +86-24-83992901 FAX: +86-24-83992909 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - India      WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in Saudi Arabia      WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sa GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD. - Australia ...
  • Page 88 Kazakhstan      WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw...

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