Gigabyte GA-M61PM-S2 User Manual

GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0)
AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 2002
12ME-M61PMS2-2002R
* 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!!
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Gigabyte GA-M61PM-S2 Specifications

General

Number of memory slots	4
Processor socket	Socket AM2
Processor manufacturer	AMD
USB 2.0 connectors	3
S/PDIF out connector	Yes
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet

Weight and Dimensions

Width	244 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Guidance on preparing your computer and handling components safely before installation.

1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its cooler, including precautions.

1-4 Installation of Memory

Detailed guide on installing DDRII memory modules, including orientation and dual channel configuration.

1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards

Instructions for installing expansion cards, such as VGA cards, into PCI Express slots.

1-7 Connectors Introduction

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Integrated Peripherals

PC Health Status

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers

Guide on installing essential chipset drivers using the provided driver CD.

Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Instructions on updating the motherboard's BIOS using the Q-Flash utility.

4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps for installing and configuring SATA hard drives, including RAID setup.

4-2 Troubleshooting

Answers to frequently asked questions and common beep codes for diagnosing system issues.