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Gigabyte GA-M68M-S2P User Manual

Gigabyte GA-M68M-S2P
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GA-M68M-S2P
AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
II processor/ AMD Phenom
processor/
AMD Athlon
II processor/ AMD Athlon
processor/
AMD Sempron
processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-M68MS2P-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-M68M-S2P Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.8 V
Number of memory slots2
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Processor manufacturerAMD
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors4
Number of EATX power connectors1
Controller interface typeiTE IT8718
Headphone outputs3
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 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.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
Audio chipRealtek ALC883
CertificationRoHS
Power source typeATX
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows Vista/XP
Graphics card-
RAID levels0, 1
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8211CL
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
BIOS memory size16 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth225 mm
Width244 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines to prevent component damage during installation.

Product Specifications

Detailed hardware overview of motherboard components.

CPU and Cooler Installation

Step-by-step guide for CPU and cooler setup on the motherboard.

Memory Installation Guide

Instructions for correctly installing DDR2 RAM modules into motherboard sockets.

Expansion Card Installation

Procedure for installing add-in cards into PCI or PCI Express slots.

Back Panel Connectors

Description and identification of motherboard rear ports.

Internal Connectors

Overview of motherboard internal headers for system components.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS Startup Screen

Overview of the initial boot interface and associated function keys.

BIOS Main Menu Overview

Navigation and access to various BIOS setup options.

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Options for CPU and memory performance tuning and voltage adjustments.

Standard CMOS Features

Configuration for system date, time, and basic drive settings.

Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot order, security, and system startup options.

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Managing and configuring onboard devices like SATA, USB, and LAN.

Power Management Setup

System power saving modes and wake-up event configurations.

PnP/PCI Configurations

Settings for Plug and Play (PnP) and PCI slot IRQ assignments.

PC Health Status Monitoring

Monitoring system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

Loading BIOS Defaults

Procedures for restoring factory default BIOS settings.

Password Management

Setting supervisor or user passwords for BIOS and system access.

Saving and Exiting BIOS Setup

How to save changes and exit the BIOS setup utility.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Guides for installing essential chipset drivers for motherboard functionality.

Application Software

Listing and description of GIGABYTE utilities and bundled software.

Technical Manuals and Guides

Information on accessing application guides and motherboard manuals.

Contact Information

GIGABYTE support details and relevant website links.

System Information

Display of basic system hardware and OS information.

Download Center

Accessing the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications from GIGABYTE.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

Utility for compressing, backing up, and restoring system data.

BIOS Update Utilities

Introduction to GIGABYTE's tools for updating the system BIOS.

EasyTune 6 Utility

System tuning, overclocking, and hardware monitoring software.

Chapter 5 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drives

Steps for installing SATA drives, controller modes, and RAID setup.

Making SATA RAID Driver Diskette

Instructions for creating a floppy disk with RAID drivers for OS installation.

Installing SATA RAID OS

Guides for installing Windows XP/Vista with necessary RAID drivers.

Rebuilding RAID Array

Procedure for restoring data on fault-tolerant arrays after drive failure.

Audio Input/Output Configuration

Steps for setting up audio jacks and speaker configurations.

S/PDIF Audio Setup

How to install and configure S/PDIF connectors for digital audio.

Microphone Recording Setup

Steps to connect and configure microphones for audio recording.

Sound Recorder Usage

Basic instructions for using the Sound Recorder application.

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions and problem resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common user queries about BIOS, power, and drivers.

Troubleshooting Procedure

Step-by-step guide for diagnosing and solving system startup issues.

Regulatory Statements

Information on environmental and safety compliance (RoHS, WEEE).

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