Gigabyte GA-M61SME-S2 Manual - Page 15

Installation of Expansion Cards - motherboard drivers

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Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M61SME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double. Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below: 1. Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one memory module is installed. 2. To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips and speed. 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the operating system. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: - 15 - Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture to the left shows to release the card. Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration
The GA-M61SME-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating
the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double.
Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below:
1.
Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2.
To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended to use memory
modules of identical brand, size, chips and speed.
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Installation of Expansion Cards
You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:
1.
Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the
computer.
2.
Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3.
Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4.
Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5.
Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6.
Replace your computer's chassis cover.
7.
Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8.
Install related driver from the operating system.
Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card:
Please align the VGA card to the onboard
PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly
down on the slot. Make sure your VGA
card is locked by the latch at the end of
the PCI Express x16 slot. When you try
uninstall the VGA card, please press the
latch as the picture to the left shows to
release the card.