Gigabyte GA-M68SM-S2 Bedienungsanleitung

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GA-M68SM-S2

AM2 socket motherboard for

AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/

AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/

AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-M68SMS2-1002R

Motherboard

GA-M68SM-S2

Jul. 27, 2007

Motherboard

GA-M68SM-S2

Jul. 27, 2007

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TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu-

sive global distributor of GIGABYTE branded motherboards.

Disclaimer

Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.

Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior

notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any

form or by any means without 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.

For product-related information, check on our website at:

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"

means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating

motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6

OptionalItems ................................................................................................................. 6

GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 7

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9

1-1 Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 9

1-2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............................................................. 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ............................................................................................. 17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18

1-6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 19

1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 21

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 31

2-1 Startup Screen ................................................................................................ 32

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 33

2-3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 35

2-4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 37

2-5 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 39

2-6 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 43

2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 45

2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 46

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 48

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 48

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 49

2-12 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 50

2-13 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 50

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 51

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 51

3-2 SoftwareApplications ..................................................................................... 52

3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 52

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 53

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 53

Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 55

4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 55

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 60

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 60

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 63

4-3 EasyTune 5 .................................................................................................... 65

4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost ........................................................................... 66

Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 67

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 67

5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller ......................................................... 67

5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 72

5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 73

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 78

5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 78

5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional) ............................................ 80

5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 82

5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 84

5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 85

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 85

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 86

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Box Contents

GA-M68SM-S2 motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable

Two 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.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51/R)

4-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-21/R)

2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-01/R)

SATA bracket (Part No.12CF1-3SATPW-11R)

COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-31/R)

S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R)

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GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

Socket AM2

ATX

GA-M68SM-S2

USB

LAN

CD_IN

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

BIOS

FDD

PCIE_1

IDE

DDRII_1

DDRII_2

DDRII_3

DDRII_4

F1_1394

TSB43AB23

PCIE_16

PCI1

BATTERY

F_PANEL

CODEC

ATX_12V

USB

1394

COM

DVI

LPT

PWR_LED

F_USB1

CLR_CMOS

RTL

8211BL

CPU_FAN

SATAII0

SATAII3

SATAII2

F_USB2

F_USB3

PCI2

SPDIF_IO

SYS_FAN

nVIDIA®

GeForce 7025/

nForce 630a

SATAII1

VGA

IT8716

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Block Diagram

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

AMD

Socket AM2

CPU

CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz)

Hyper Transport Bus

2 PCI

PCI Bus

1 PCI Express x1

PCI Express Bus

2 IEEE 1394a

TSB43AB23

DDR2 800/667/533 MHz DIMM

Dual Channel Memory

4 SATA 3Gb/s

10 USB

Ports

Line-Out

MIC

CODEC

Line-In

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

ATA-133/100/66/33

IDE Channel

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

PCI Express x16

LPC BUS

Floppy

LPT Port

COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

LAN

RJ45

RTL

8211BL

D-Sub

DVI-D

nVIDIA®

GeForce 7025/

nForce 630a

IT8716

BIOS

Hardware Installation- 9 -

English

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 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

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,

make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within a

electrostatic shielding container.

• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply

has been turned off.

• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware

components are connected.

• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product, please consult a certified computer technician.

GA-M68SM-S2 Motherboard - 10 -

English

1-2 Product Specifications

CPU Support for Socket AM2 processors:

AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/

AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

Front Side Bus 2000 MHz FSB

Chipset nVIDIA®GeForce 7025/nForce 630a chipset

Memory 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)

Dual channel memory architecture

Support for DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)

Audio Realtek ALC888 codec

High Definition Audio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support for S/PDIF In/Out

Support for CD In

LAN RTL 8211BL chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

1 x PCI Express x1 slot

2 x PCI slots

Storage Interface nVIDIA®GeForce 7025/nForce 630a chipset:

- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices

- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 , RAID 5 and JBOD

iTE IT8716 chip:

- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

IEEE 1394 T.I. TSB43AB23 chip

Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394 bracket

connected to the internal IEEE 1394 headers)

USB Integrated in the nVIDIA®GeForce 7025/nForce 630a chipset

Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets

connected to the internal USB headers)

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