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GA-M68MT-S2 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-M68MTS2-1301R - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-M68MT-S2 Nov. 8, 2010 Motherboard GA-M68MT-S2 Nov. 8, 2010 - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 3
at: http://www.gigabyte.com 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 - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents GA-M68MT-S2 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 10 1-5 - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 5
iTE IT8720 LAN USB AUDIO M_BIOS B_BIOS F_AUDIO PCIEX16 Realtek RTL8211CL PCIEX1_1 GA-M68MT-S2 PCIEX1_2 CLR_CMOS BAT NVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a PCI CODEC F_PANEL SYS_FAN F_USB3 F_USB2 Box Contents GA-M68MT-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User's Manual - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 6
discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your 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 - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 7
processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MT/s Chipset NVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 8
SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Auto Green Support for - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 9
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. • Locate the - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 10
Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitation, read - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 11
have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 12
with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 13
1/2) ATX_12V/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 - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 14
fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 15
standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The NVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a control- ler supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 16
the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 17
the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 17 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 18
) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. ( - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 19
-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 20
to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 21
control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. CAS# latency Options are: Auto (default), , 300ns, 350ns. Write Recovery Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~12T. - 21 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 22
Power Down Control Allows you to select a CKE power down mode. Options are per Channel (Default), per CS. DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to set the memory voltage. Normal Supplies Memory 640K 1790M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values BIOS Setup +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail- - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 23
IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 24
) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether to unlock hidden - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 25
you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, power mode that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 26
Integrated Peripherals NV Serial-ATA Controller } Serial-ATA RAID Config Onboard Audio Function On-Chip MAC Lan Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port the NV SATA RAID function item is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 27
audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. On-Chip MAC Lan Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 27 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 28
an ATX power supply providing at supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) 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) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 29
1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following four functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 29 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 30
intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 31
BIOS automatically detect 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. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 32
defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 33
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Quit Without Savin g (Y/N)?SNet Supervisor Password Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 34
Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 35
the NVIDIA RAID setup utility, press in the main menu or + in the Array List screen. Now, you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette Copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 36
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 37
that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: - 37 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 38
Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System - Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 | Manual - Page 39
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GA-M68MT-S2
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
™
II processor/ AMD Athlon
™
II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1301
12ME-M68MTS2-1301R